Floyd Mayweather Says He Will Not Give Manny Pacquiao A 50/50 Split

Despite the challenges to Manny Pacquiao from Floyd Mayweather, the super-fight between the boxing superstars is still not happening. And, Floyd has just made it clear, he will not fight ... for a 50/50 split of the revenue it would generate.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

In a news conference on Tuesday (February 28), in support of his upcoming May 5th fight against Miguel Cotto, Mayweather echoed his previous comments about how revenues would be divided in a proposed fight with Pacquiao, saying the Filipino boxer, or anyone else, will not get 50/50 in a fight against him.

"Just by speaking to Pacquiao on the phone, I mean, he's not one of the sharpest knives in the drawer," the undefeated boxer said. "He faces Floyd Mayweather, he's not getting 50-50. Not at all. No one is getting 50-50."

Bradley to knock Pacquiao out?

WBO Junior Welterweight Champion Timothy 'the Desert Storm' Bradley has been confident since landing a fight against Pound-for-pound king and eight division champion Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Manny Pacquiao (L) - Timothy Bradley (R) - Promoting their June 9 Fight.

Bradley believes that he wouldn't make the same mistake Juan Manuel Marquez made in his November fight against Pacquiao.  "I saw what happened to Marquez in their last fight," said Bradley. "I'm definitely shooting for a knockout."  Bradley believes that Pacquiao's popularity may influence the judging, he's aiming for a knockout to secure the win.  

Pacquiao to meet Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin - New York Knicks

Reported by Ronnie Nathanielsz on BoxingScene.com, despite having a hectic schedule eight division champion and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao plans to meet the newest NBA sensation and New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.  Pacquiao will be in New York to promote his June 9th fight against the undefeated junior welterweight champion Timothy 'the Desert storm' Bradley.

Bradley Sr in tears because of Pacquiao fight

Undefeated junior welterweight champion, Timothy 'the Desert Storm' Bradley went live on Monday night via webcast on mydesert.com.  Answering questions for an hour regarding his upcoming fight against boxing superstar and eight division champion Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.  Bradley will be moving up to challenge Pacquiao in the welterweight division.

Timothy Bradley - junior welterweight champion

On the interview, Bradley answered every question with confidence, showing determination that he is ready for the biggest boxing fight of his life.  Bradley believes that this fight is the pinnacle of his career.  Together with his father, who molded him to be a champion, have worked hard for this moment to come.

Pacquiao to retire next year?

Eight Division Champion - Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao

Eight division champion Manny Pacquiao said on a report by ABS-CBN Sports that his upcoming fight against the undefeated junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas may be his last fight.  Which means that the much awaited bout of the two pound-for-pound king's, Floyd Mayweather Jr. may never happen.

Bradley has the key to beat Pacquiao?

Junior Welterweight Champion - Timothy Bradley

Junior Welterweight champion, Timothy Bradley has seemed to figure out a way to beat the eighth division champion, Manny Pacquiao.  On an interview as discussed by Fighthype.com, Bradley expressed his thoughts on Pacquiao's style, "When I'm fighting, you never see me get hit every time with the same punch 3 or 4 times," though Bradley praised Pacquiao's ability, "I'ma tell you what makes Manny Pacquiao very, very special. Manny Pacquaio punches from the weirdest angles; the weirdest angles.

Pacquiao - Bradley fight all set?

Timothy 'The Desert Storm' Bradley wrapped up their deal on Friday.  The Junior welterweight champion has signed a contract to challenge the eighth division champion and welterweight king, Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.  The bout is set on June 9 at the famous MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Junior Welterweight Champion - Timothy Bradley

Since the much awaited fight of Pacquaio-Mayweather has not pushed through again. A lot of boxing fans were disappointed that the Pacquiao-Mayweather bout has failed its negotiations, as both sides said to disagree with the purse.  Mayweather announced last month that he will be fighting Miguel Cotto on May 5, moving up to junior middleweight.  This issue is not new to the fans ears, but they still are anticipating that the match of the two top pound-for-pound kings to happen.