golden boy promotions sent an eight-page contract to top rank, proposing a 50–50 financial split for a fight to take place on march 13, 2010. the contract was very detailed, including such matters as who would weigh-in first (pacquiao), who would enter the ring first (pacquiao) and who would be introduced first (mayweather). the contract included an hbo ppv showing at a cost of $59.95. billing was to be "mayweather vs. pacquiao, presented by top rank, golden boy promotions, mayweather promotions and m-p promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." also included in the contract was olympic-style drug testing. venues for the fight being discussed were cowboys stadium in arlington, texas, the mgm grand garden arena in las vegas and the superdome in new orleans.