Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley (Getty)

Promoter Bob Arum was incensed with the lack of branding ahead of Arum’s Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley rematch on Saturday. Arum felt disrespected by the number of signs advertising the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana fight on May 3rd.

Arum went so far as to call out the MGM’s fiscal capacity, or lack thereof.

“I know at the Venetian, they wouldn’t make a mistake like that,” Arum said. “They would know what fight they have three days away and they wouldn’t have a 12-1 (odds) fight all over the building that takes place three weeks away.

“But that’s why one company makes a billion dollars a quarter and the other is hustling to pay its debt.

“There it is. Say it like it is.”

Following Arum’s comments, President of Entertainment & Sports for MGM Resorts International Richard Strum responded to the promoter’s barbs in turn.

“I was truly shocked by Bob’s comments at the press conference and honestly disappointed,” said Sturm. “MGM Grand hosted a fight March 8 and has three additional fight events scheduled now through Memorial Day weekend. We always do everything possible to properly promote the events throughout our resorts and over the decades have promoted many, many sporting events with enormous success.”

MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle added, “Apparently Bob’s definition of respect and class are different than ours.”