Why no rematch clause?

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  1. Bubba

    Bubba So, WHO NECKS!? Full Member

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    Why is there no rematch clause in the contract for the biggest fight of all time?

    Who potentially benefits the most from not having a rematch clause??

    I want to know your thoughts and opinions.
     
    Bubba, Mar 25, 2015
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  2. CONSTAR

    CONSTAR Boxing Addict banned

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    So they can milk the rematch for another 5 years loooooool

    I heard if floyd loses there's a rematch clause but if manny loses no rematch

    Not sure how accurate that is
     
    CONSTAR, Mar 25, 2015
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  3. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If one of them wins, giving a rematch would be ridiculous legacy-wise for the winner and it will bring far less money for the second fight. If it's a draw it'll be again best to leave it at that, again legacy-wise. A rematch can always be arranged when it's beneficial, forcing it with a clause is not necessary unless it's a champ giving a tune up fight to a journeyman.
     
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  4. jbuffett84

    jbuffett84 Active Member Full Member

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    Probably the money. Pacquiao will be in a far superior position to dictate terms if he wins the fight. He wouldn't settle for 60/40 again.
     
    jbuffett84, Mar 25, 2015
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  5. retriever

    retriever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In the interview Pacquiao said he does't want rematch clause because he is confident about winning this fight. Manny said if mayweather wants rematch after may 2nd... Pacquiao will be the A-side on the negotiation.
     
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  6. acr347

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    Rafael reported it was so much work just to get it done, and a network exec told rafael they hated dealing with both sides. Still if it's close, a rematch will happen, or if manny wins.
     
    acr347, Mar 25, 2015
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  7. Scar

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    Could be because Pacquiao wants to dictate terms for a rematch if he wins the first fight. He accepted all of Mayweather's demands so he might as well force Mayweather to accept his demands if he wants a rematch.
     
    Scar, Mar 26, 2015
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  8. dodong

    dodong >>PACQUIAO Full Member

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    even before this fight was agreed to, floyd really didn't seem to want to fight pacquiao.

    to get floyd to fight him twice would be impossible and asking too much.
     
    dodong, Mar 26, 2015
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  9. lepinthehood

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

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    Whoever wins this one. Wins end off.:
     
    lepinthehood, Mar 26, 2015
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  10. Tancred

    Tancred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Floyd expects to take a decision and doesn't want the clause in case its a close fight
     
    Tancred, Mar 26, 2015
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  11. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Let that sink in, nut hugging factions in either camp:

    The neutral third party involved with the negotiations thought both were huge pains in the ass. :yep
     
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  12. Godlovkin

    Godlovkin Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Floyd was forced to take this fight, remember?

    ofc there wont be a rematch

    getting the 1st match done is already one huge achievement for the boxing world, let's not get greedy here.

    Floyd has been practically dragged kicking and screaming to this fight, he wont go through that again, unless his fear of Pac finally dissapears
     
    Godlovkin, Mar 26, 2015
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