At first I was on Manny’s side with this revenue split issue but then I learned more about the situation. In all honesty, Pacquiao should go after whichever fight nets him the most money. He shouldn't worry about who gets what percentage. That is up to the managers and promoters to hash out. I like the fighting mentality of guys like Jose Luis Castillo and Glen Johnson who don't worry about the nickels and dimes and just go out and make the best available fights. Pacquiao used to have that mentality but perhaps this win over De La Hoya has gone to his head.
With the facts coming out that Pacquiao had an agreement to receive half of the UK PPV revenue, he was set to make more money than if the purse split was 60/40. That is a really sweet deal! Bob Arum really went to bat for Pacquiao and got him a sweet deal and now Pacquiao is making him look like a fool! At the beginning of the week I thought Pacquiao was being reasonable in asking for 60 percent, but after learning that he had a cut of the UK money I felt the total opposite. The UK money is huge and had 100% gone to Hatton in the past, even against Mayweather. Pacquiao refusing this fight against Hatton would not be because of money; it would be because of pride. He does not want to share the same official purse size as Hatton because he feels that he is the more marketable guy.
There is not a more desirable opponent for Manny than Hatton for his next fight. Floyd Mayweather probably won't be ready to fight Pacquiao until at least very late 2009. Someone like Valero, Marquez, or Nate Campbell would be nice, but Hatton makes the most sense. I hope they settle the negotiations because I want to see Pacquiao vs. Hatton.
As for Juan Diaz vs. Juan Manuel Marquez, I like Diaz. He is a workhorse and with youth on his side I see him out-hustling and overwhelming the defense of Marquez. It will be a good one and very competitive but I see Baby Bull coming out on top. The size advantage will be just enough to allow him to absorb the counter punches without problem.
Source: ringsidereport.com
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