By Chris Williams: Manny Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz is saying that Juan Manuel Marquez turned down an offer of $13 million to face Pacquiao in a rematch on November 23rd in Macau, China. Koncz says he doesn’t understand why Marquez would turn down such a huge amount for a 5th fight with Pacquiao.
The last time Marquez fought Pacquiao, he made only $6 million guaranteed compared to Pacquiao’s $23 million guaranteed in a 76/24 split that was heavily slanted in Pacquiao’s favor.
Koncz said to Hustleboss.com “I was quite surprised actually, because we offered Marquez $13 million dollars and then we offered Bradley $6 million.”