Originally Posted by Jimmy_McNulty:
“I don't believe it to be a case of ducking. I believe both of them want to fight. Both promoters know it's time to cash out on them both with Floyd's Showtime deal nearing an end and Manny's career coming to a close. What it has come down to now is CBS and HBO negotiations about simulcasting the fight, and that is even more of a minefield than the negotiations between the fighters.”
Sorry Jim, I disagree. Floyd loves money and at their peaks, each fighter could have named their own fee for the fight. Pretty boy and his team have done everything possible to stall Manny. They may have a point with the steroid accusations, but I'm betting there is no drug test clause now that Manny has been beaten twice in row and never really looked the same fighter since.
Anyway, will be spending this weekend watching a fight that is definitely on; the rematch between Paul Smith and Arthur Abraham. I didn't give Smith a snowball's chance in hell for the first fight so didn't watch - and the guys on here reckon he won. Going to make sure I watch this one....