Donaire's refusal to sign w/ Koncz => left off Manny's undercards

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  1. Sweet Pea Pacquiao

    Sweet Pea Pacquiao Boxing Addict Full Member

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    http://www.csnbayarea.com/05/05/11/..._thecooler_v3.html?blockID=517713&feedID=2491

    When asked if it were necessary for a Filipino fighter to sign with MP in order to appear on a Pacquiao fight night, however, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum was unequivocal with his response.

    “If you’re a Philippine fighter, yes,” said Arum via phone this afternoon. “Remember, Manny Pacquiao’s company is co-promoters with me for all of these fights, so they have the right to say that I just want my own fighters who are signed with me to be on the undercard. What’s wrong with that?”

    Arum has spearheaded Pacquiao’s transformation from talented champion to crossover idol. On the other hand, it took three long years for Donaire to really be appreciated by the boxing world. In retrospect, would showcasing the “Filipino Flash” before the main event in Cowboys Stadium last November have sped up the process?

    “Absolutely, but I have a partner in MP Promotions,” answered Arum. “I have to listen to what he has to say when it comes to Filipino fighters. It’s the way I would expect when it came to American fighters.”
     
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  2. Sweet Pea Pacquiao

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    Do you think Donaire was deliberately left off? Makes me wonder why Manny didn't just step in if so.
     
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  3. Kush

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    Mannys still mad Donaire score the rematch for JMM.
     
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  4. PH|LLA

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    well you can't argue with that logic. Koncz wants to sign Donaire, tells him that if he signs he will be on Pac's undercards... Donaire says no deal. Then no deal.

    But Arum as Donaire's promoter should've pushed to put him on those big shows. He seriously underestimates Nonito's potential
     
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  5. Divi253

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    :yep
     
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  6. DobyZhee

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    your own promoter can't put you on the undercard that he promotes?

    F'n BS to the highest degree. Nonito..take 1 more fight and leave for GBP.
     
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  7. OPBF

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    His own promoter can't put him in his undercard because of contractual obligations to Pacquiao Promotions. He can get in if he signs with Pac.

    If Donaire goes to GBP, then he really WON'T get under any Pac undercards completely.

    Besides, even if Donaire wanted to, he's got until 2012 before he can leave Top Rank because the Bobfather is meticulous with his contracts.
     
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