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Quit or not, Hunter was right to ask the question. And I wouldn't be the slightest bit surprised if he decided to end it, not Khan, because Khan was getting pummeled.
This fight bore out my new policy regarding boxing PPVs: If the fight is not a 60/40 or 50/50 fight on paper, then I will not spend money on it. Showtime, ESPN+ and DAZN already are getting enough of my money per month for boxing. I'm not paying for the privilege of seeing a match for which we already know the outcome before the opening bell.
Crawford-Khan was a 95/5 fight on paper, and it was a 100/0 fight in the ring. I'm glad I didn't pay for it. Found a good stream on Periscope, watched it to admire Bud's abundant talent and snicker at the fools who spent $75 on a card with horrible mismatches from top to bottom.Xbox Live: pk4425Comment
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I'd be interested on the buy numbers/profitability of that Crawford-Khan "fight", but if they made any money at all (and I'm sure they did), it's a horrible precedent going forward. Obvious mis-match of a main event in a fight that absolutely had no business occurring in the first place, with a string of poor undercard bouts, for $75. I'd blame the promoters and the biz, but if they're able to make money doing this, hard to argue with their approach....Comment
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GGG and Abel Sanchez are Splitsville.
Abel Sanchez dismissing with the niceties and putting GGG on blast. Juicy.Comment
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That's what led to Ray Leonard and Angelo Dundee splitting up. Dundee initially made a hefty 15% of Sugar's purses but generously released Ray from that contract with two years left when he started making millions. For the Hagler fight, he worked without a contract and made $150,000 which came out to 1.2% of Ray's take ($12 million). When he insisted on a contract for the Lalonde light heavyweight championship fight Leonard got upset that he wouldn't take whatever he was offered and that was it for the union.GGG and Abel Sanchez are Splitsville.
Abel Sanchez dismissing with the niceties and putting GGG on blast. Juicy.Comment
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Wow, getting 7-2 on Jacobs?
Although I think Canelo will win it's quite a challenge early in his DAZN career.Comment
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150k PPv buys for Crawford-Khan which is horrible. I am encouraged because fans voted with their wallet but I am also dissapointed that Crawford wasn't showcased on TV as this would have been an ideal natural buildup for an eventual fight with Spence. He just isn't a fighter at this point that can carry a PPV card with a lackluster opponent. This was an obvious money grab and it was destined to fail because Khan doesn't have the fan base that he used to have which I am sure Arum banked on. You combine that with a horrendous undercard and you have the ingredients for a fail. I am actually surprised they fleeced 150k buyers. Boxing has an opportunity to showcase, showcase, and showcase, the money will come if the sport is properly promoted and fans respected.THANKS FOR THE TRADE SANDIEGO KEEP RIVERS WE'LL TAKE ELIComment
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Let's also be honest about Bud Crawford's name recognition: Nobody outside of the boxing hardcores has a clue who he is. Top Rank has done a very lousy job with his PR, and Bud doesn't help because he is quiet and would prefer to let his fighting do the talking.
Bud is No. 1 or 2 on every pound-for-pound list. But if a list of boxing name recognition was made, Bud wouldn't even crack the top 10. Meanwhile, complete azzclowns like Broner and Tank Davis would be on that list.Xbox Live: pk4425Comment
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A buddy of mine was in Omaha, Nebraska for a work meeting, and he told me he was chilling out at the pool of his hotel when a small camera crew and "some boxer" started working out right next to him, which he was mildly annoyed by. So he moved to another area and was telling me the guy looked like he was some kind of big deal but couldn't remember his name, until I guessed the obvious and he confirmed that it was Crawford. I should mention my buddy is a pretty average sports fan and follows a few teams relatively closely.
That's the kind of name/face recognition Terence Crawford has.Comment
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No. Broner is in a class by himself right now in boxing.
Edwin Valero was worse in the last 15 years -- hell, he murdered his WIFE. But he's dead, so Broner is the king of the sh*theel hill now.
I have no sympathy for Valero. But Pacquiao-Valero at 135 or 140 is one of the greatest matchups of the last 20 years that sadly never took place in boxing. That fight would have looked like a joust between dueling eggbeaters -- punches in bunches flying from every possible angle from both men.Xbox Live: pk4425Comment
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