Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman on July 20

[Natalim]

He's not just a good fighter but also a salesman.  

LOL, this is true, Thurman is such a good guy and I can sense with his trash talk, he just want to sell the fight and that was a success since it was a sold out crowd with over 14K in the venue.

Thurman should also be proud that his first loss is from a legend, and he is not afraid to fight any fighter, he gain respect from the boxing community now.

Also adding the influence of Manny Pacquiao, there's a lot of crowds because they wanted to watch the fight of Manny, the people's choice. Thanks also to Thurman for his TT, well, it's very common for a fighter to trash talk his opponent to hype the fight. Even he trash talk Manny Pacquiao, he gives all of his best to win the game and fight a legend.

Agreed. The fans should know this part of any combat sport. It has a mix of entertainment to market and promote the fights. Conor became the most successful MMA fighter because of his big mouth hehehe.

Most of the trash takers have no success in sports, Mayweather is the only one I know that can do both, win the fight and trash talk (before and after).
Fans hated Thurman but what he showed in the ring gain him a lot of respect and being undefeated has no value if you cannot entertain the fans.

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[btc_angela]

He's not just a good fighter but also a salesman.  

LOL, this is true, Thurman is such a good guy and I can sense with his trash talk, he just want to sell the fight and that was a success since it was a sold out crowd with over 14K in the venue.

Thurman should also be proud that his first loss is from a legend, and he is not afraid to fight any fighter, he gain respect from the boxing community now.

Also adding the influence of Manny Pacquiao, there's a lot of crowds because they wanted to watch the fight of Manny, the people's choice. Thanks also to Thurman for his TT, well, it's very common for a fighter to trash talk his opponent to hype the fight. Even he trash talk Manny Pacquiao, he gives all of his best to win the game and fight a legend.

Agreed. The fans should know this part of any combat sport. It has a mix of entertainment to market and promote the fights. Conor became the most successful MMA fighter because of his big mouth hehehe.

Most of the trash takers have no success in sports, Mayweather is the only one I know that can do both, win the fight and trash talk (before and after).
Fans hated Thurman but what he showed in the ring gain him a lot of respect and being undefeated has no value if you cannot entertain the fans.

It's because Mayweather has the tools to back it up, just like Michael Jordan is on the basketball court. But the rest are just doing it for entertain and to sell the fights just like Thurman did here. And this is why Pacquiao is just laughing at them when they trash talk because he knows that they don't have the tools to beat him up.

[Vaculin]

And this is why Pacquiao is just laughing at them when they trash talk because he knows that they don't have the tools to beat him up.

I don't think so, Manny never underestimate his opponent, he showed how good he is because he trade hard and punish himself.
He is laughing because he can't beat the trash talkers in trash talking, he is not a native english and he is not that educated, it's hard for him to fight with battle of words so he did the talk in the ring.

[jakelyson]

Fans hated Thurman but what he showed in the ring gain him a lot of respect and being undefeated has no value if you cannot entertain the fans.

Sure he did. He gave Pacman a good fight. I was thinking, if he was not downed on the first round, he could have won the fight. He connected more and he dominated the late rounds.

[zhea]

Floyd Mayweather was seen on the ring yesterday, does this mean that he is interested in a rematch with Pacquiao? Battle of the oldies would be the theme if the fight push through. Pacman should forget Spence Jr as he has no chance with this young and bigger boxer with his condition now.

[Ziskinberg]

Floyd Mayweather was seen on the ring yesterday, does this mean that he is interested in a rematch with Pacquiao?

I'm not sure but I guess he is one of the promoters of the fight.
He hasn't showed interest on Manny's rematch but this time that Manny beaten a champion, I think he might be interested as it will draw a lot of crowd.
It's gonna give both fighters a big payday if the rematch happens, but I don't think it's good for Pacman's legacy as for sure, he might loss the fight.

[btc78]

He's not just a good fighter but also a salesman. 

LOL, this is true, Thurman is such a good guy and I can sense with his trash talk, he just want to sell the fight and that was a success since it was a sold out crowd with over 14K in the venue.

If he really tended to just sold the ticket that’s why he is throwing trash talks against Pacquiao,then a salute him because he prove that above everything!!!It is the Money that matters 😂

Thurman should also be proud that his first loss is from a legend, and he is not afraid to fight any fighter, he gain respect from the boxing community now.

On that I agreed mate because Thurman is a record holder of being undefeated (second to Mayweather ofcourse)and that’s a well accepted lose from a legendary fighter and a Title holder of many divisions..Congrats to both Manny and Keith

[Kasabus]

Congrats to both Manny and Keith

This is right, though Manny won the battle, but they both should be congratulated since they both won the Money.

I wonder how much these fighters make in the fight? Is it already published online?

[zhea]

I wonder how much these fighters make in the fight? Is it already published online?

Manny is guaranteed to receive $10 million plus the revenue of the PPV while Thurman will receive $2.5 million, that's what i read on the news. As for Thurman, they say that is the biggest paycheck he would receive in his career.

[boyptc]

He's not just a good fighter but also a salesman. 

LOL, this is true, Thurman is such a good guy and I can sense with his trash talk, he just want to sell the fight and that was a success since it was a sold out crowd with over 14K in the venue.

Thurman should also be proud that his first loss is from a legend, and he is not afraid to fight any fighter, he gain respect from the boxing community now.

I'm also brought by his trashtalking and started to hate him, he's such a good drama actor.

Anyway, the match is done and he has accepted the split decision.

[yazher]

It was satisfying win for Manny Pacquiao, judging by his age his not the same fighter as we saw 20 years ago but he still proving that age doesn't matter when it comes to boxing and once again he proved it this time. for Thurman he kept his promise buy fighting Pacquiao by toe to toe but the other promise has failed but it was a good historical fight. both fighters gave their best shot in the ring.

[Vishnu.Reang]

I wonder how much these fighters make in the fight? Is it already published online?

Manny is guaranteed to receive $10 million plus the revenue of the PPV while Thurman will receive $2.5 million, that's what i read on the news. As for Thurman, they say that is the biggest paycheck he would receive in his career.

That sounds minuscule when compared to the $300 million that Floyd Mayweather received for his last fight. And I am not sure whether the figure quoted above is corrected or not. In addition to the fixed purse, Pacquiao may get an additional cut from the PPV revenue and gate collections. Fox hasn't released the figures, but I expect somewhere around 400K PPV buys. At $74.99 per buy, it works out to $30 million just from the PPV.

[Jating]

It was satisfying win for Manny Pacquiao, judging by his age his not the same fighter as we saw 20 years ago but he still proving that age doesn't matter when it comes to boxing and once again he proved it this time. for Thurman he kept his promise buy fighting Pacquiao by toe to toe but the other promise has failed but it was a good historical fight. both fighters gave their best shot in the ring.

We have saying this all along, Manny Pacquiao can still fight even at age 40. But there are reports that he hurt his eye again, just like what he suffered in the Broner fight. So it got me thinking how long his body will hold. Although he is still physically fit, but we do hope that he won't end like having eye issue like Leonard.

He said he will continue to fight, the question is who is going to be next? Spence or Porter or Khan?

[Johnzky]

It was satisfying win for Manny Pacquiao, judging by his age his not the same fighter as we saw 20 years ago but he still proving that age doesn't matter when it comes to boxing and once again he proved it this time. for Thurman he kept his promise buy fighting Pacquiao by toe to toe but the other promise has failed but it was a good historical fight. both fighters gave their best shot in the ring.

Well I can’t say it’s satisfying for Manny because he admitted that Thurman makes him dizzy for how many times,meaning that the young fighter can beat in good fate.
Maybe the knockout is the one that made him winner and that’s not enough for him as well.because we knew Manny wanted always KO and not split decision

[sunsilk]

To all that are wishing for Manny to retire, it's sad to hear on what I've heard on the news with the reporter that's been following Manny since his day training said that "Manny's next fight will be on 2020".

That's the exact words that I've heard. I don't know if that source came from Team Pacman or it's just a rumor that has been heard and reported. Well, I'm still hopeful that he should've just retire.

[Ziskinberg]

To all that are wishing for Manny to retire, it's sad to hear on what I've heard on the news with the reporter that's been following Manny since his day training said that "Manny's next fight will be on 2020".

That's the exact words that I've heard. I don't know if that source came from Team Pacman or it's just a rumor that has been heard and reported. Well, I'm still hopeful that he should've just retire.

I agree with you, he should retire and focus on the politics, I've read a new yesterday that Roach advises him to retire and I think this guy knows better as his been the coach of Manny for many years, he was part of Manny's success and I think he saw what we saw.

[sunsilk]

To all that are wishing for Manny to retire, it's sad to hear on what I've heard on the news with the reporter that's been following Manny since his day training said that "Manny's next fight will be on 2020".

That's the exact words that I've heard. I don't know if that source came from Team Pacman or it's just a rumor that has been heard and reported. Well, I'm still hopeful that he should've just retire.

I agree with you, he should retire and focus on the politics, I've read a new yesterday that Roach advises him to retire and I think this guy knows better as his been the coach of Manny for many years, he was part of Manny's success and I think he saw what we saw.

Coach Freddie Roach has been with Manny though they parted ways for a little bit of time but they've known each other better. But I think the last words will still come from Manny alone, Jinkee his wife would love to see him return and enjoy their time together with their kids.

But if it's Manny who has passion with boxing and he just can't leave it until for few more years, they are there to support. So, regardless of what will be the decision of Manny, we as fans shall support him.

[hulla]

Didn't think he was so hard up for cash already, lol. Maybe he is paid in free shawarma for life.

A fighter with huge business mind like May weather won't sign a deal of free shawarma for life cause I'm sure he will go for something more better.

LOL. It was a joke! I just don't know how else a local shawarma chain could command his salary.

Oh my God! I can't believe I actually fall for it.

A fighter with huge business mind like May weather won't sign a deal of free shawarma for life cause I'm sure he will go for something more better.

His mind may be a lot of things, but "huge" isn't one of them. The dude can barely read. He has a lot of financial managers that get a cut of every promotional deal he does, so they naturally encourage him to take everything that's thrown at him. This includes promoting soap apparently, as well as a a fraudulent ICO, for which he was eventually fined $500,000 by the SEC.

I heard about the news but I don't dive into the whole story cause such situation will definitely happen to every business which always after the fund involve which I believed was also the reason why his yet to retire.
Congratulation to all Pacman fan.

[bisdak40]

Did you also see the late round? Haven't you notice that he was slowing in the late rounds and Thurman is hitting more clean shots.
Manny won via SD, but the fight showed he slowed a bit and he does not have a knock out punch against a well condition fighter.

An ordinary fan of Manny may not see that but as a fan of the sweet science, it's very evident that Manny has slowed down in the later rounds and he seems tired but Manny said he just relaxed maybe to preserve the energy for the championship rounds.

As a fan of Manny, i would like to see him retired now. He had brought too much joy to almost all the Filipinos and we don't want something to happen to him in the future. He got hit with too many shots with the Thurman fight and it's unusual for Manny and if kept on getting hit it would be disastrous for him.

[mich]

Well I was incorrect in my prediction and PACMAN boxed and brawled beautifully to win a controversial Split Decision
I good time to be a Filipino boxng fan or sports fan at all as your Senator is now in control of bigger ppv fights