Pacquiao will finally meet in 2015 - not just once but possibly twice
in the same year.
A showdown between the two biggest names in the welterweight division
has been the subject of conversation for the better part of 10 years
but spats during lengthy negotiations have ensured no progress between
the two.
It would appear however a breakthrough is close with Pacquiao's
promoter Bob Arum confirming the prospect of the richest fight in
boxing history will be enough for all parties to put their
disagreements aside and sign a contract.
Arum suggests HBO, who host Pacquiao's pay-per-view fights in the
United States, and Mayweather's Showtime are finally ready to do
business after positive talks. Negotiations are likely to run even
smoother given the absence of former Golden Boy Promotions chief
Richard Schaefer, who had previously refused to do business with Arum
and Top Rank.
"Both networks want this fight to happen," Arum told theSan Francisco
Chronicle."All signs seem to point to the fight happening early next
year.
"There is a sell-by date, where it becomes (after that) 'Who cares?'
It has to happen by the first six months of next year. And if it
happens, there should be a provision with a different percentage for
the rematch. So that the winner is rewarded for winning the fight.
"I would love to see these guys fight twice next year."
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