Quote Originally Posted by p4pking
The game, you do know alot of a boxers money also comes from PPV RIGHT? That 5 million for fighting Judah didn't include revenue generated from PPV, and the fact is that alot of people bought that fight... About 10 times as many as would pay to see Floyd beat Margarito. PLus Floyd gained alot more recognition in beating Zab because people know who he was... Remember it doesn't matter to a boxer how much the fans know about boxing, "casual" fans pay the same amount to watch the fight as we do, and what difference does that make to Floyd. Im just saying that I guarentee Floyd made alot more money fighting Zab then he would Margarito. That's the reason Arum is trying to go out on a limb and offer Floyd such a high purse, because it probably won't sell many PPVS. And Arum knows that, in fact I would be surprised if he didn't lose money, should the fight happen. Margarito does not bring 8 million dollar purses just yet.

I also checked out how Zab and Floyd did on buys so yep...I do know and nope,it did not amount to $8million for Floyd,the man who was analysing said it did ok and compared it to other fights. I agree Margarito would not be as popular a fight yet.... firstly as soon as Oscar mentions someone as a good fighter,their profile is raised,people were wondering who is this Margarito he speaks of,second,you have alllll the Mexicans/latinos that would come out to support their man ESPECIALLY in a big fight,I mean Jesus Chavez is nowhere near as popular as he was in the PBF fight and finally I agree Arum knows he will lose out but come on,this guy is smart,he knows that Margarito is an exciting fighter and when he gets the exposure,Arum will be the one making more money. Tony has an exciting style and Bob knows it will make him money,why do you think he did not mind losing out abit on the PBF fight....See what I mean?

Quote Originally Posted by raleights
It's absurd you're allowed to choose who you fight

Especially someone like Floyd who isn't a huge crowd pleaser, walking around demanding millions when alot of people have no idea who he is. But everyone knows Gatti - even though PBF slaughtered him

If an athlete is gonna get paid millions he better be exciting, never playing it safe putting everything on the line. I'm a huge fan of Floyd's talent but bottom line, he does NOTHING but play it safe, with the fights he chooses and his style of fighting. People like Gatti, Ward, Castilo, Corrales, Barerra, Pac, Morales...These guys are gonna suffer later on in life because they entertained us. They put themselves on the line everytime and deserve those millions( even if MAB and Morales are F****** pricks )

You can say he's a smart fighter for never taking chances, and you're right. But it doesn't change the fact he's not earning his millions. And I'm not saying you have to go in there and take punishment to earn that money, just be a man and give it all you got.

I like where you are coming from and you are DAM RIGHT,Floyd has never been the main attraction in his fights. Even in the Zab fight,it was not the fight itself but more the image surrounding the fight which got the attention and right again....like I have been saying,Floyd is trying to make millions by taking the easiest options available.CC. bro,good points.