I wish I had a better update for you, but there are conflicting reports from the Mayweather and Pacquiao camps (surprising I know).
This has nothing to do with the fight actually happening, just more annoying to the general public. Here is what the Pacquiao team is saying.
Pacquiao business manager Michael Koncz said at the fighter’s media day in Hollywood on Wednesday that Mayweather’s manager, Al Haymon, is working to secure more tickets from the arena than were agreed upon in original talks.
“Now, the other side is attempting to manipulate the term sheet, but you can’t do that because it’s in black and white,” Koncz said. “It’s the biggest nightmare I’ve ever seen.”
Here is what the Mayweather side is saying.
Mayweather Promotions’ Leonard Ellerbe insisted at Mayweather’s Tuesday media day that tickets will go on sale to the public “this week,” adding he couldn’t specify the number.
They have been saying this week for the last 4-5 weeks. Here is what an LA Times source had to say.
Another source unauthorized to discuss the arrangement publicly has told the Times that MGM was to get 40% of the tickets, selling some, distributing some to high rollers and selling others privately, with Mayweather and Top Rank getting 30% apiece.
Although officials from both promotional companies have worked to avoid discussing the issue, it’s no secret both sides will put a wealth of tickets on the secondary market, where tickets have been listed for as much as $75,000.
As soon as we have more info we will let you know, but there might be a good chance that tickets won’t be available until week of the fight.