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| I think the only impediment there is the UFC, because UFC doesn't treat fighters the same way that boxing promoters do. - Bob Arum |
Top Rank’s Bob Arum, one of the most
controversial figures in sport of boxing and who formerly represents unbeaten
boxing stellar Floyd Mayweather discloses some intriguing details about the on
going negotiation of Mayweather-McGregor “super fight”.
In an interview with FightHub, Bob Arum stated that the UFC is currently being the only firewall
in making the fight because the organization wants to get 50% of Conor’s purse.
"I think the only
impediment there is the UFC, because UFC doesn't treat fighters the same way
that boxing promoters do. In other words, UFC fighters get so much less than
boxers do. They proposed a deal to Conor that on his share of the purse, they
take 50 percent. Now, give me a break.” – Bob
Arum
"If the fight doesn't
happen...not that I think it's going to be a great fight, because I think Conor
fighting Mayweather is not really a fight, if it's boxing. Conor (is a) great
MMA fighter, but hasn't shown anything in boxing. And Mayweather's one of the
great fighters. But if that fight doesn't happen, the blame will only be on the
UFC." - Bob Arum
Given that Conor
“The Notorious” Mcgregor is still tied with the UFC, but taking half of fighter’s
purse just to let him fight (in boxing) sounds unfair.
Fighters should
be properly treated. They are the one who’s making the rounds and their health
is always on the line.
What do you
think about UFC’s deal in Mayweather-McGregor?
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