Manny Pacquiao's next bout likely to be on free TV in US, HBO to get first option

[Ruthless-RKO]

Bob Arum is set to drop United States pay-per-view costs for Manny Pacquiao’s next fight should the Filipino Senator perform outside his usual territory, as planned.

acquiao is considering welterweight options for his next bout, set to go down in April, with Australian, Middle Eastern and English venues on the table. Due to the decision for Pacquiao to travel to pastures new, Arum wouldn’t expect fans in the US to fork out extra money to watch the ‘Pacman’ in action.

“I’m not dealing with an ordinary fighter here who has to squeeze every buck out,” Arum told RingTV.com.

“One thing I’m looking forward to — the possibility of putting the fight on free television in the United States. We’re looking at a future president of the Philippines and if he fights outside the United States and people in the United States and around the world are able to watch his fight without paying any additional money — I think it’s a plus. It puts him on a really different level.”

On which network Pacquiao could feature on, having previously severed ties with HBO for his latest win over Jessie Vargas, Arum had no qualms going back if an agreement could be reached.

“If we make that arrangement, then we go to HBO and give them the first opportunity to show the fight without an additional charge to their subscribers. Or we go to one of the networks (such as CBS, NBC) or ESPN,” said Arum.

[Perseus]

HBO and espn are not free tv.

[Kalan]

That's so Pacquiao doesn't have to fight a PPV worthy opponent, such as: Crawford, Spence, Brook, or Thurman... who would blast the little tyke out.

[world ranked]

If its Jeff Horn they going to have to pay me to watch it.

[SaadOffTheDeck]

HBO and espn are not free tv.

Neither are CBS or NBC.

[Ruthless-RKO]

HBO and espn are not free tv.

Neither are CBS or NBC.

Almost all channels are not free. Sky Sports channels are not free, you have to pay for them in the UK, and then on top of that, you have Eddie Hearn charging an extra £16.50 for a fight.

[Like a Boss]

If its Jeff Horn they going to have to pay me to watch it.

Which of Jeff Horn's fights have you seen?

[Impractical Poster]

If its Jeff Horn they going to have to pay me to watch it.

Which of Jeff Horn's fights have you seen?

Who?

[Tex-Mex]

Who the heck is Jack Horn, smh.

[Like a Boss]

I love the way posters critisize guys they've never even seen fight

[Jip]

arum is such a moron...all that asia fight and free tv crap...all these c level opponents....

wait for thurman garcia winner and make a huge ppv match up or fight canelo at 154, its called prize fighting not free fighting

[Like a Boss]

arum is such a moron...all that asia fight and free tv crap...all these c level opponents....

wait for thurman garcia winner and make a huge ppv match up or fight canelo at 154, its called prize fighting not free fighting

You don't think after 22 years and world titles in more divisions than most people can count Pacquiao has earned the right to choose his next opponent?

[Perseus]

HBO and espn are not free tv.

Neither are CBS or NBC.

Where?

CBS, NBC and ABC have been free to air all my life.

[AntonS]

Who the heck is Jack Horn, smh.

http://boxrec.com/boxer/635000

[Jip]

arum is such a moron...all that asia fight and free tv crap...all these c level opponents....

wait for thurman garcia winner and make a huge ppv match up or fight canelo at 154, its called prize fighting not free fighting

You don't think after 22 years and world titles in more divisions than most people can count Pacquiao has earned the right to choose his next opponent?

manny can choose what he wants no matter if he 1 year or 22 years. thats not the point. the point is, i am a fan of boxing and i want good fights, no crap fights and i certianly dont want to see an atg top 10 like manny facing some c level john.

[Like a Boss]

arum is such a moron...all that asia fight and free tv crap...all these c level opponents....

wait for thurman garcia winner and make a huge ppv match up or fight canelo at 154, its called prize fighting not free fighting

You don't think after 22 years and world titles in more divisions than most people can count Pacquiao has earned the right to choose his next opponent?

manny can choose what he wants no matter if he 1 year or 22 years. thats not the point. the point is, i am a fan of boxing and i want good fights, no crap fights and i certianly dont want to see an atg top 10 like manny facing some c level john.

You concede Manny can fight who he wants. Then you bleat about it. Make up your mind

[Jip]

You don't think after 22 years and world titles in more divisions than most people can count Pacquiao has earned the right to choose his next opponent?

manny can choose what he wants no matter if he 1 year or 22 years. thats not the point. the point is, i am a fan of boxing and i want good fights, no crap fights and i certianly dont want to see an atg top 10 like manny facing some c level john.

You concede Manny can fight who he wants. So let him get on with it.

he has the right to do what he wants, i have the right to be against it.

these kind of fights destroy boxing mayweather against guerrero, manny against some jack orn , the best fight the best, not the best fight nobodys, that simple.

[Like a Boss]

manny can choose what he wants no matter if he 1 year or 22 years. thats not the point. the point is, i am a fan of boxing and i want good fights, no crap fights and i certianly dont want to see an atg top 10 like manny facing some c level john.

You concede Manny can fight who he wants. So let him get on with it.

he has the right to do what he wants, i have the right to be against it.

"Manny can choose what he wants"

Your words

[Jip]

You concede Manny can fight who he wants. So let him get on with it.

he has the right to do what he wants, i have the right to be against it.

"Manny can choose what he wants"

Your words

yeah he can choose who he wants to fight, but that doesnt mean that i have to love the match up

[Like a Boss]

he has the right to do what he wants, i have the right to be against it.

"Manny can choose what he wants"

Your words

yeah he can choose who he wants to fight, but that doesnt mean that i have to love the match up

So he can't really do what he wants unless it is what you want

[Jip]

"Manny can choose what he wants"

Your words

yeah he can choose who he wants to fight, but that doesnt mean that i have to love the match up

So he can't really do what he wants unless it is what you want

why? that doesnt make no sense. why cant he realy do he wants unless it is what i want? am i a world leader who can pose problems to him if he doesnt do what i want? its a retoric question cause i know the answer

[Like a Boss]

yeah he can choose who he wants to fight, but that doesnt mean that i have to love the match up

So he can't really do what he wants unless it is what you want

why? that doesnt make no sense. why cant he realy do he wants unless it is what i want? am i a world leader who can pose problems to him if he doesnt do what i want? its a retoric question cause i know the answer

[world ranked]

If its Jeff Horn they going to have to pay me to watch it.

Which of Jeff Horn's fights have you seen?

Bailey, Fuenka

[SaadOffTheDeck]

HBO and espn are not free tv.

Neither are CBS or NBC.

Where?

CBS, NBC and ABC have been free to air all my life.

I live in Texas. I don't have an antenna on my TV, haven't for decades. If I unhook my cable I can't watch any channels. Id have to go by some equipment. 10-15 years ago you could still get those channels free. Not anymore.

[Perseus]

Neither are CBS or NBC.

Where?

CBS, NBC and ABC have been free to air all my life.

I live in Texas. I don't have an antenna on my TV, haven't for decades. If I unhook my cable I can't watch any channels. Id have to go by some equipment. 10-15 years ago you could still get those channels free. Not anymore.

lol.
Antennas are dirt cheap and are a once in a lifetime purchase.

No monthly bill = free to air period.