Abu Dhabi, UAE vs. MGM Grand, Las Vegas

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  1. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Latest word out of Las Vegas is that current negotiations between the Pacquiao Mayweather camps have become unsettled with a serious Abu Dhabi versus MGM Grand fight brewing...

    Abu Dhabi-based group claims that a $120 million offer has been made to Floyd Mayweather and Mayweather Promotions for the prospective May 2 fight...


    What are the pros and cons of each venue?
     
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  2. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Floyd isn't fighting outside of vegas....



    Who cares. More Rumors. More Lies..... No more talk until a contract is signed from both sides.
     
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  3. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Abu Dhabi, UAE is closer to Europe (UK) boxing fans than Las Vegas, USA.
     
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  5. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think the majority of the hometown crowd (live audience) will be cheering for Pacquiao anywhere in the world they will fight, even in Las Vegas...
     
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  6. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Abu Dhabi:
    - largest purse offer
    - closer to Europe/UK boxing fans
    - closer to Asian boxing fans
    - closer to African boxing fans

    Las Vegas:
    - glamour
    - favored by North American boxing fans
     
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  7. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Abou Diaby?
     
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  8. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    how many fights have you seen broadcast from Abu Dhabi?
    yeah me either
     
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  9. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
     
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  10. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    not about that. It's about his relationship with the MGM grand and the history of what seems like somewhat fair treatment in that venue.

    Texas has a history of sketchy events. Abu Dhabi has no history so why risk it.
     
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  11. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ... but but the rumored $120 million offer is so tempting. Floyd is said to be all about the money.
     
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  12. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Always injured? plays 1 game a season then on the injury list? glass bones?
     
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  13. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There were fight robberies in Vegas/MGM Grand too. ;)
     
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  14. fytelod

    fytelod Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what's this? ;)
     
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  15. ant-man

    ant-man ant Full Member

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    You always hear these middle east rumours but they never come to anything...

    Fight doesn't happen anyway.
     
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