Arum said rival TV networks HBO and Showtime are dying to make the fight and “they can find a way to promote and satisfy both sides from a legal basis,” Arum told the Bulletin on Monday afternoon after presiding over the kickoff leg of the Pacquiao versus Chris Algieri promotional tour.
A veteran fighter like Manny Pacquiao should know better. So should his trainer Freddie Roach.Never let a match go to the scorecards if you can help it.In the first Pacquiao vs Tim Bradley fight, Bradley prevailed in what was considered by most boxing fans and media members a controversial decision (115-113, 115-113, 113-115).Throughout the sport’s history there has been controversial scoring, and it will always be a part of things as long as the human element remains.Roach explained, in part, why Bradley (31-0) was able to secure a decision over Pacquiao (55-5-3).