His previous fight with JMM was one of Pac's highest grossing, despite most thinking JMM didn't have a prayer.
1. He's no Richard Schaefer for sure, this dumbass actually though he had a chance vs DLH at 147 2. He's probably looked around, remember the GBP cash suitcase? His buyout at this point is probably prohibitive, he's TR's main lifeline. Cotto's contract ran out 3. Pac has said he was done moving up. You should applaud him for his principled stance. Supposedly he was willing to budge to 150, if Cotto didn't want it no big deal.
He is under contract. He dosnt have a choice. He needs the fights for the money, and he is not in a position to get involved with negotiations due to his other commitments/language barrier/contract situation ect..
Pacquiao is never going to get accused of being a rocket scientist. The VisionQuest debacle and what that uncovered proved that.
The white man syndrome folks. Pinoys from the rural areas (like Pac) think the likes of Arum will do them no harm.