“He Should Go Make the Big Fights”: Mayweather Promotions CEO Fires Back at Bob Arum for Claiming He Controls Lot of Money

Boxing isn’t just about punches, jabs, and knockouts. Often, the most heated exchanges happen outside the ring. Words become weapons, challenging egos and legacies. Prominent boxing promoter Bob Arum recently dropped a verbal bombshell, sparking reactions from all corners of the boxing world. And when someone like Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, steps into the verbal ring, you know things are heating up.

But what did Bob Arum proclaim that caused such a stir? And how did Ellerbe choose to counter? Beyond the gloves and the bright lights, the boxing world thrives on such rivalries and sharp retorts. In a realm where one word can change the game, tensions are palpable.

Bob Arum: “We control a lot of the money now”

In a world where the boxing ring often extends beyond ropes and canvas, Bob Arum’s recent remarks have made quite the impact. Speaking with conviction, Arum stated, “He doesn’t have to go to [PBC] because we control a lot of the money now. You can see by the fight in Saudi Arabia, and money makes the world go round in boxing.”

His confidence doesn’t end there. Diving into the intricacies of fight deals, Arum revealed, “We’re paying opponents money that they haven’t seen. But sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. We had a deal for this Frank Martin, paying Martin seven or eight times more than he ever made. And his promoter, Tom Brown, went along with that. We made the deal and then the kid pulled out. Now, I don’t know what’s in these kids’ [minds].”

As the anticipation builds for future matches, Arum’s faith in his fighters remains unshaken, particularly with regard to Shakur Stevenson. He added, “The boy he’s fighting on the 16th of November is a tough guy, [will] give him a really good fight. But I gotta be honest with you, I don’t think anybody ever beats Shakur.”

While many might see this as Arum planting his flag on the summit of boxing’s financial mountain, others will inevitably feel the urge to challenge this assertion. And leading the charge is Leonard Ellerbe, never one to shy away from a verbal spar. With Arum’s gauntlet thrown, how will Ellerbe counter this bold assertion?

Ellerbe’s swift counter: “Go make the big fights”

Transitioning from Arum’s confident claims, Leonard Ellerbe’s response was both swift and pointed. Not one to let such assertions go unchallenged, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions took to Twitter to deliver his counterpunch. Ellerbe stated, “Bob is a great promoter, he says he controls a lot of the money now, so he should go make the big fights for his fighters. He has a ton of good fighters and he doesn’t need to talk to anyone to get those fights made.”

Highlighting the prowess of PBC in consistently delivering high-profile bouts, Ellerbe subtly threw down the gauntlet, urging Arum to match actions with words. The exchange underscores the ever-evolving dynamics of boxing promotions, where every statement can set the stage for a new bout – verbal or otherwise.

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With Arum’s bold claims of financial dominance and Ellerbe’s challenge to “make the big fights,” the stage is set for more intense showdowns, both inside and outside the ring. Transitioning from this spirited discourse, we’re left with a question to ponder: In the world of boxing promotions, will actions ultimately speak louder than words?

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