Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be part of the richest fight in boxing history, with reports indicating a purse of some $200 million.
According to Yahoo Sports sources, the two boxers could get a 60-40 share in favor of the American fighter, who could pocket $120 million. The Filipino boxing icon, meanwhile, could receive $80 million.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said Pacquiao has already agreed to all the terms of the fight following negotiations with Mayweather's representatives but the undefeated pound-for-pound king has yet to give his nod to the contract.
Arum said all they are waiting for now is for the Mayweather to agree to put down his signature, but he said he is not putting pressure on the American boxer by commenting publicly about the usually closed-door negotiations.
"I think Manny has been very reasonable and demonstrated that he wants the fight to happen," he told Yahoo Sports. "Now, we're waiting on Floyd. That's not to say that Floyd has been obstinate, that Floyd won't do it, but we're waiting on him."
Arum said he does wants to avoid another falling out after several failed negotiations in the past, adding that he wants everyone to be satisfied both with the show and the earnings.
"I think it will be a terrific event," he said. "That's what I want, and I've done everything in my power to make that happen."
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