You need to look at it a different way dude, don't look at Floyd as your hero right now. Look at him as a regular human being and tell me that shit is right. Fucc no it ain't! Unlike you I give 2 fuccs about his money and what he does with, my point was simple, he's only about it and does not care about anybody else or what happened to his so called best friend. I'm sure he'll pay for the service cuz he feels shitty, he knows part of that was his fault.
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U can never struck a nerve. You just deserved that particular name at that particular time lol. Its good man I just think u are overstepping your boundaries a little bit. I guess u want Floyd to stay home and soak in a wine glass lol. Got Em!!
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Saul Alvarez Has Agreed to Fight Miguel Cotto
Victor Salazar
By Victor Salazar December 9, 2014 9:45 pm
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Free_Main_Header_photo_of_Saul_Canelo_AlvarezOne half of the Miguel Cotto-Canelo Alvarez bout has been agreed to according to Ring TV. Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed that Canelo Alvarez has agreed to his side of the bout with Miguel Cotto.
“My side is done and dealt with. We have agreed. So now, I’m waiting on Bob to get their side done,” said De La Hoya.
“Bob and I talked about the major issues that were a possible concern. But after our conversation, we found out that this fight will get made relatively sooner than anticipated. So we’re getting closer. We are getting closer. I have no doubt in my mind that we will get Canelo-Cotto done for the May 2 of next year.”
Arum confirmed that he wanted the bout to go ahead on the May 2nd “Cinco De Mayo” weekend and De La Hoya acknowledged that it is indeed the plan to go ahead on May 2nd. Locations that are being considered are Las Vegas, San Antonio, Dallas, or New York.
“Las Vegas is a consideration. Texas is a consideration, especially with Jerry Jones wanting to host big fights, and especially with the Alamodome, which there is no doubt in my mind that we will break the Julio Cesar Chavez-Pernell Whitaker record,” said De La Hoya to RingTV. “In terms of attendance, I am sure that will happen. New York is not out of the question, but our priorities are Las Vegas and Texas for this fight. So the venue still is open as to where we’re going to bring it, but first things first, and that’s that we have agreed on some major points, which is a huge step in the right direction. So I have no doubt in my mind that Canelo and Cotto will be fighting on Cinco De Mayo, and we’re moving in the right direction.”
The bout will be carried by HBO and it all but certainly puts to rest a Mayweather bout on May 2nd on pay-per-view should it be finalized as cable providers won’t broadcast conflicting telecasts on the same day.
Victor Salazar
By Victor Salazar December 9, 2014 9:45 pm
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Free_Main_Header_photo_of_Saul_Canelo_AlvarezOne half of the Miguel Cotto-Canelo Alvarez bout has been agreed to according to Ring TV. Oscar De La Hoya has confirmed that Canelo Alvarez has agreed to his side of the bout with Miguel Cotto.
“My side is done and dealt with. We have agreed. So now, I’m waiting on Bob to get their side done,” said De La Hoya.
“Bob and I talked about the major issues that were a possible concern. But after our conversation, we found out that this fight will get made relatively sooner than anticipated. So we’re getting closer. We are getting closer. I have no doubt in my mind that we will get Canelo-Cotto done for the May 2 of next year.”
Arum confirmed that he wanted the bout to go ahead on the May 2nd “Cinco De Mayo” weekend and De La Hoya acknowledged that it is indeed the plan to go ahead on May 2nd. Locations that are being considered are Las Vegas, San Antonio, Dallas, or New York.
“Las Vegas is a consideration. Texas is a consideration, especially with Jerry Jones wanting to host big fights, and especially with the Alamodome, which there is no doubt in my mind that we will break the Julio Cesar Chavez-Pernell Whitaker record,” said De La Hoya to RingTV. “In terms of attendance, I am sure that will happen. New York is not out of the question, but our priorities are Las Vegas and Texas for this fight. So the venue still is open as to where we’re going to bring it, but first things first, and that’s that we have agreed on some major points, which is a huge step in the right direction. So I have no doubt in my mind that Canelo and Cotto will be fighting on Cinco De Mayo, and we’re moving in the right direction.”
The bout will be carried by HBO and it all but certainly puts to rest a Mayweather bout on May 2nd on pay-per-view should it be finalized as cable providers won’t broadcast conflicting telecasts on the same day.
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I hope he fucks up Chaves I really don't like that guy, very dirty and blatant about it.
Who do you guys want Bradley to fight next assuming he wins? Keep in mind his options are likely limited to Top Rank fighters and/or non Al Haymon fighters. Ruslan rematch? Crawford at 140? Bum Bum Rios? Who else am I missing here...
Who do you guys want Bradley to fight next assuming he wins? Keep in mind his options are likely limited to Top Rank fighters and/or non Al Haymon fighters. Ruslan rematch? Crawford at 140? Bum Bum Rios? Who else am I missing here...
Ruslan rematch will probably happen next. but it will not look like their first fight. I dont think Crawford is ready for Tim tbh
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yeah I would agree on both points, but Crawford after he settles in at 140 I think could be a potential opponent. Not sure if Tim will ever go back down to 140 though. It just sucks because of the "cold war" between Top Rank and Haymon that it severely limits Bradley's options because Haymon pretty much has 140-147 on lock. So really honestly, the only other name at 147 under Top Rank is Rios. That's really it being that he fought the other guys already (Pac, JMM and Abregu). That's why he's fighting Chaves. So if not Rios, they'd have to reach out to another promoter who isn't with Al Haymon and I'm drawing blanks right now at 140-147. Cotto is the one other guy and that actually could happen if the Canelo fight falls through.
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I'd be shocked if Bradley can make 140 anymore. He looks like he's getting huge between fights. I'd love the matchup but I don't think he can make the weight.
There's basically 3 fighters in the top 10 he can face at 147, 2 of which he already fought. Pacquiao schooled him twice, and he schooled Marquez. Only option left is Kell Brook. Not sure how easily that fight gets made.
TR has more options at 140, but nothing to get excited about unfortunately.
Trout at 154?? Bundrage (is he GB? Can't remember). Not a lot of good options out there for this dude.
There's basically 3 fighters in the top 10 he can face at 147, 2 of which he already fought. Pacquiao schooled him twice, and he schooled Marquez. Only option left is Kell Brook. Not sure how easily that fight gets made.
TR has more options at 140, but nothing to get excited about unfortunately.
Trout at 154?? Bundrage (is he GB? Can't remember). Not a lot of good options out there for this dude.
Malignaggi says he can beat Pacquiao
By Ted Sares on December 11, 2014
Paulie-Malignaggi
Sometimes a single sentence is worth a lengthy article—or at least a blog.
In a report today on The Sweet Science boxing site, fighter/Showtime analyst Paul Malignaggi talked to Tha Boxing Voice website about a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. Reportedly said the Brooklyn motor mouth:
“The Pacquiao people are so adamant about [Mayweather’s demands] because they know they won’t win the fight, and it won’t be competitive.” He added that Manny is the B side in the equation, and thus has no standing to call any negotiation shots.
Later, Paulie responded to a question from TSS writer Michael Woods as to whether there was any blowback and he said:
“Yeah, I did get blowback but it’s the way I feel…Honestly, I would beat Manny Pacquiao right now, so imagine what Floyd does to him!?…We are all entitled to our opinions, and at this point I feel I beat Manny Pacquiao too, so imagine if Floyd fights him. Keep in mind I’ve never come close to losing to any southpaw I’ve ever faced!”
This is the same guy who was savagely blown away and concussed by Shawn Porter who in turn was beaten by Kell Brook.
Paulie needs to stick to announcing because he is very good at that.
By Ted Sares on December 11, 2014
Paulie-Malignaggi
Sometimes a single sentence is worth a lengthy article—or at least a blog.
In a report today on The Sweet Science boxing site, fighter/Showtime analyst Paul Malignaggi talked to Tha Boxing Voice website about a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. Reportedly said the Brooklyn motor mouth:
“The Pacquiao people are so adamant about [Mayweather’s demands] because they know they won’t win the fight, and it won’t be competitive.” He added that Manny is the B side in the equation, and thus has no standing to call any negotiation shots.
Later, Paulie responded to a question from TSS writer Michael Woods as to whether there was any blowback and he said:
“Yeah, I did get blowback but it’s the way I feel…Honestly, I would beat Manny Pacquiao right now, so imagine what Floyd does to him!?…We are all entitled to our opinions, and at this point I feel I beat Manny Pacquiao too, so imagine if Floyd fights him. Keep in mind I’ve never come close to losing to any southpaw I’ve ever faced!”
This is the same guy who was savagely blown away and concussed by Shawn Porter who in turn was beaten by Kell Brook.
Paulie needs to stick to announcing because he is very good at that.
Keith Thurman calls out Floyd Mayweather Jr. (and everyone else)
LAS VEGAS – Most boxing fans and media regard the Amir Khan-Devon Alexander welterweight bout, which headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card at MGM Grand on Saturday, as an unofficial elimination bout for pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s next opponent.
However, Keith Thurman, who faces Leonard Bundu in the co-featured bout of the Showtime-televised quadrupleheader, let the public know that he has his sights set on a 2015 Mayweather clash during an open workout inside the MGM Grand on Wednesday.
When asked by the MC of the public workout, Los Angeles radio personality Tattoo, who he would like to fight next year, the undefeated young contender made it very clear that he wants boxing’s biggest star.
“I want Mayweather,” said Thurman, THE RING’s No. 7-rated welterweight. “I want the top dog. He’s getting old and I want to fight him before he retires.”
After a couple minutes of vigorous shadowboxing and interacting with the crowd of onlookers around the ring that was set up near the sports book, Thurman continued to talk about Mayweather in front of a group of media members.
“Mayweather’s on his final lap, I think we all know that,” the 26-year-old boxer-puncher said. “He’s not going to be here five years from now. I will be here, but I want to fight the best while I’m in my prime.
“I want to fight any top welterweight who will face me, but Floyd is in the mix in 2015 because I don’t know if he’ll be fighting after next year. The Showtime contract is his road to retirement. If you can’t retire on that money there’s no hope for you. But he’s got two fights left (on the Showtime contract) and only God knows if he’ll fight again after those two fights.”
It’s only natural for Thurman (23-0, 21 knockouts) to call out Mayweather. Every contender and titleholder from 140 to 160 pounds wants a piece of the future first-ballot hall of famer for obvious reasons, but most fighters who are just a few days away from a bout at least pretend to be focused on the opponent in front of them.
Is Thurman overlooking Bundu? He doesn’t view it like that.
For Thurman, the Mayweather talk is motivation. His obsession with fighting the No. 1 welterweight in the sport has fueled every training camp since he was named THE RING’s 2012 Prospect of the Year. Since that honor, the native of Clearwater, Florida has strung together four impressive performances – a shutout of former beltholder Jan Zaveck, a 10th-round KO of then-unbeaten Diego Chaves, a brutal ninth-round stoppage of rugged gatekeeper Jesus Soto Karass, and a three-round drubbing of Julio Diaz.
Thurman was at his destructive best against Diaz, which took place in April. Diaz, a former two-time lightweight titleholder, was 0-2-1 in his three bouts prior to their Showtime-televised bout from StubHub Center in Carson, California. However, gutsy veteran was regarded as a legit gatekeeper having held future titleholder Shawn Porter to a draw and nearly beating Khan in a close points loss.
Thurman tore through Diaz with a frightening display of athleticism and precision power punching. After scoring a knockdown in Round 2, Thurman hurt Diaz to the body so severely that the proud fighter remained on his stool after Round 3. Diaz announced his retirement after the fight.
“I felt great in that fight,” Thurman said. “I was so ready for Diaz after 10 weeks of hard training. Mayweather was my main focus for that fight. I kept him in mind when I was hitting the bags, when I was on the treadmill.”
Hardcore fans have kept Thurman in mind when discussing potential high-profile welterweight bouts. To those who have watched him develop from hyped prospect to bona-fide contender the only drawback with Thurman, who sat out for six months while rehabbing a shoulder injury, is that they don’t see enough of him.
His appeal to diehard fans is due to his seek-and-destroy style, and his intensely sincere mentality outside of the ring. Thurman doesn’t bulls__t. His straight-forward answers to every question from the media on Wednesday kept members of the boxing press engaged and chuckling.
They asked him if wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao. He did, of course. When one reporter asked how he would fare against the Filipino legend he gave the guy a hard stare before saying “I’d do just fine, man; way better than Chris Algieri.”
Thurman added that Algieri is a good boxer but was simply in over his head against Pacquiao.
“Pacquiao is not the same fighter he was a few years ago, or before [Juan Manuel] Marquez knocked him out,” he said. “His ring intelligence has grown over the years. With the experience he had, it was just too big of a jump for Algieri to deal with. He went from [Ruslan] Provodnikov to Pacquiao. He should have gone from Provodnikov to Tim Bradley to Pacquiao.”
Many would say that Mayweather is too big of a jump for a fighter of Thurman’s experience. Thurman says they may be right. But he’s willing to take the risk or roll the dice against another elite fighter.
“I’m not afraid to lose,” he said. “That’s how you grow and learn as a fighter. If I lose I can reflect on what I do wrong.
“Maybe I’ll go unbeaten for as long as Floyd has, maybe nobody will be able to capitalize on my mistakes, but if someone does beat me, it will only make me better.”
In some ways Thurman’s boxing philosophy is the antithesis of Mayweather’s, which prompted some writers to ask him if he thinks the 18-year pro will risk facing him.
“I think so,” Thurman said. “If he’s really TBE (the best ever), he’ll fight me. If I have to earn my shot by fighting someone else, I’ll do it. I’d love to fight [Marcos] Maidana. I’d fight him ‘one time’ and do it right the first time.
“If I do that, Floyd should fight me. If he’s really TBE, he’ll fight me. Of course, for me, TBE is something that you earn after your career. But he’s given himself that brand now. That’s why I say he’s old. He’s already thinking about leaving the sport. I just want my shot at him before he goes.”
If he doesn’t get Mayweather, Thurman says he only wants to face the best 147 pounders in the sport in 2015 and going forward, and he’s not afraid to name names.
“We can start from the bottom of the top 10 and work our way up,” he said. “Robert Guerrero, maybe he’ll finally get in the ring with me, Maidana, the Khan-Alexander winner, Kell Brook, Tim Bradley, Pacquiao.”
Thurman has the talent, look, personality and mentality of a future star, but his journey begins in earnest on Saturday against Bungu.
“I’m always looking for the knockout,” he said, “but I’m going to fight a smart fight and I’ll be ready to go 12 rounds if I have to.”
We’ll see how far that philosophy takes Thurman.
LAS VEGAS – Most boxing fans and media regard the Amir Khan-Devon Alexander welterweight bout, which headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card at MGM Grand on Saturday, as an unofficial elimination bout for pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s next opponent.
However, Keith Thurman, who faces Leonard Bundu in the co-featured bout of the Showtime-televised quadrupleheader, let the public know that he has his sights set on a 2015 Mayweather clash during an open workout inside the MGM Grand on Wednesday.
When asked by the MC of the public workout, Los Angeles radio personality Tattoo, who he would like to fight next year, the undefeated young contender made it very clear that he wants boxing’s biggest star.
“I want Mayweather,” said Thurman, THE RING’s No. 7-rated welterweight. “I want the top dog. He’s getting old and I want to fight him before he retires.”
After a couple minutes of vigorous shadowboxing and interacting with the crowd of onlookers around the ring that was set up near the sports book, Thurman continued to talk about Mayweather in front of a group of media members.
“Mayweather’s on his final lap, I think we all know that,” the 26-year-old boxer-puncher said. “He’s not going to be here five years from now. I will be here, but I want to fight the best while I’m in my prime.
“I want to fight any top welterweight who will face me, but Floyd is in the mix in 2015 because I don’t know if he’ll be fighting after next year. The Showtime contract is his road to retirement. If you can’t retire on that money there’s no hope for you. But he’s got two fights left (on the Showtime contract) and only God knows if he’ll fight again after those two fights.”
It’s only natural for Thurman (23-0, 21 knockouts) to call out Mayweather. Every contender and titleholder from 140 to 160 pounds wants a piece of the future first-ballot hall of famer for obvious reasons, but most fighters who are just a few days away from a bout at least pretend to be focused on the opponent in front of them.
Is Thurman overlooking Bundu? He doesn’t view it like that.
For Thurman, the Mayweather talk is motivation. His obsession with fighting the No. 1 welterweight in the sport has fueled every training camp since he was named THE RING’s 2012 Prospect of the Year. Since that honor, the native of Clearwater, Florida has strung together four impressive performances – a shutout of former beltholder Jan Zaveck, a 10th-round KO of then-unbeaten Diego Chaves, a brutal ninth-round stoppage of rugged gatekeeper Jesus Soto Karass, and a three-round drubbing of Julio Diaz.
Thurman was at his destructive best against Diaz, which took place in April. Diaz, a former two-time lightweight titleholder, was 0-2-1 in his three bouts prior to their Showtime-televised bout from StubHub Center in Carson, California. However, gutsy veteran was regarded as a legit gatekeeper having held future titleholder Shawn Porter to a draw and nearly beating Khan in a close points loss.
Thurman tore through Diaz with a frightening display of athleticism and precision power punching. After scoring a knockdown in Round 2, Thurman hurt Diaz to the body so severely that the proud fighter remained on his stool after Round 3. Diaz announced his retirement after the fight.
“I felt great in that fight,” Thurman said. “I was so ready for Diaz after 10 weeks of hard training. Mayweather was my main focus for that fight. I kept him in mind when I was hitting the bags, when I was on the treadmill.”
Hardcore fans have kept Thurman in mind when discussing potential high-profile welterweight bouts. To those who have watched him develop from hyped prospect to bona-fide contender the only drawback with Thurman, who sat out for six months while rehabbing a shoulder injury, is that they don’t see enough of him.
His appeal to diehard fans is due to his seek-and-destroy style, and his intensely sincere mentality outside of the ring. Thurman doesn’t bulls__t. His straight-forward answers to every question from the media on Wednesday kept members of the boxing press engaged and chuckling.
They asked him if wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao. He did, of course. When one reporter asked how he would fare against the Filipino legend he gave the guy a hard stare before saying “I’d do just fine, man; way better than Chris Algieri.”
Thurman added that Algieri is a good boxer but was simply in over his head against Pacquiao.
“Pacquiao is not the same fighter he was a few years ago, or before [Juan Manuel] Marquez knocked him out,” he said. “His ring intelligence has grown over the years. With the experience he had, it was just too big of a jump for Algieri to deal with. He went from [Ruslan] Provodnikov to Pacquiao. He should have gone from Provodnikov to Tim Bradley to Pacquiao.”
Many would say that Mayweather is too big of a jump for a fighter of Thurman’s experience. Thurman says they may be right. But he’s willing to take the risk or roll the dice against another elite fighter.
“I’m not afraid to lose,” he said. “That’s how you grow and learn as a fighter. If I lose I can reflect on what I do wrong.
“Maybe I’ll go unbeaten for as long as Floyd has, maybe nobody will be able to capitalize on my mistakes, but if someone does beat me, it will only make me better.”
In some ways Thurman’s boxing philosophy is the antithesis of Mayweather’s, which prompted some writers to ask him if he thinks the 18-year pro will risk facing him.
“I think so,” Thurman said. “If he’s really TBE (the best ever), he’ll fight me. If I have to earn my shot by fighting someone else, I’ll do it. I’d love to fight [Marcos] Maidana. I’d fight him ‘one time’ and do it right the first time.
“If I do that, Floyd should fight me. If he’s really TBE, he’ll fight me. Of course, for me, TBE is something that you earn after your career. But he’s given himself that brand now. That’s why I say he’s old. He’s already thinking about leaving the sport. I just want my shot at him before he goes.”
If he doesn’t get Mayweather, Thurman says he only wants to face the best 147 pounders in the sport in 2015 and going forward, and he’s not afraid to name names.
“We can start from the bottom of the top 10 and work our way up,” he said. “Robert Guerrero, maybe he’ll finally get in the ring with me, Maidana, the Khan-Alexander winner, Kell Brook, Tim Bradley, Pacquiao.”
Thurman has the talent, look, personality and mentality of a future star, but his journey begins in earnest on Saturday against Bungu.
“I’m always looking for the knockout,” he said, “but I’m going to fight a smart fight and I’ll be ready to go 12 rounds if I have to.”
We’ll see how far that philosophy takes Thurman.
Dan Rafael chat wrap 12/12
- JCC is still in contract litigation. No news on his next fight.
- Klitstcko not having Banks train any more has nothing to do with Banks losing. Wlad likes him and was happy with the work they did together.
- He spoke with Cotto's attorney yesterday. They are working through the details and are trying to make a deal.
- Cotto has no objection to fighting in Texas. ODH and Canelo said they will fight where there is the most money.
- Where does he predict it takes place: MGM Grand.
- Spoke with Paul Williams recently and he is in good spirits. He spends a lot of time fishing.
- Mayweather vs. Trinidad at 147. Mayweather wins by no-hitter.
- If Khan wins he becomes the frontrunner for Mayweather. If Alexander wins he likely isn't Mayweather's next opponent. He could make a case depending on how he won.
- Wishes Victor Ortiz the best, but doesn't think he ever makes it back up to the top of the division. Doesn't have the chin or mental makeup.
- Vitali vs. Wlad: Vitali.
- Agrees that the heavyweight division is starting to build some momentum.
- Chavez is taller than he remembered and Bradley is shorter.
- The cards this weekend aren't generating a lot of buzz in Vegas. The show at The Cosmo is sold out per TR at about 3,000 and the MGM will probably sell 3,000-4,000 and give away 5,000-6,000.
- Wilder-Stiverne is supposed to happen Jan. 17th at the MGM. MGM says the arena is on hold and the camps have said both sides have agreed. He thinks it happening Jan. 17th is becoming unlikely. Very likely the date gets pushed back. 5 weeks out and no press release or announcement. When tickets go on sale it is a very difficult time to sell (between Christmas and New Years). A lot of the issues have to do with Wilder's contract. GB says Wilder is under contract to them, or he can be out of the contract due to the free man clause with Schaefer - which is what Haymon is alleging.
- His understanding is that Lemiuex is not contractually obligated to HBO. HBO may have first/last option on his next fight.
- Shafikov is in good position for another title shot if he wins.
- Doesn't know who Provodnikov fights next. He would love to see him fight Crawford.
- Picks: HBO - Bradley, Herrera, Korobov. SHO - Alexander, Thurman, Mares, Charlos brothers.
- The IBF accepted Kovalev's request for an exception. Kovalev-Pascal is on.
- He has been to a fight he thought was fixed.
- Benavidez-Herrera is a great matchup. A solid veteran vs. a young fighter who needs to prove what he is about.
- Likely fight on the card with Kovalev-Pascal - Glaskov-Cunningham.
- Beterbiev is basically ready for a title shot. Give him a couple more fights.
- Purses from last night's ESPN2 card: Antonio Tarver $50,000, Jonathan Banks $40k, Austin Trout $50k, Luis Grajeda $15k, Oscar Escandon $10k, Tyson Cave $10k, Terrell Gausha $10k, Cesar Vila, Edwin Rodriguez $20k, Derrick Findley $17k, Sergio Mora $20k, Dashon Johnson $7.5k.
- He has a copy of a Haymon contract.
- Leo Santa Cruz named his son Al.
- Showtime fired Tarver over his failed drug test.
- Does not think Floyd fights in May.
- Expect Bradley-Chaves to have the possibility to be a sleeper war of a fight.
- Cotto's team said Haymon reached out to him about a rematch with Mayweather, but it never went anywhere. He wants to fight Canelo.
- What's next for Stevenson? He will talk about the Pascal-Kovalev winner and not fight them.
- If he wins tomorrow, thinks Thurman gets a title shot of some kind next year.
- Wouldn't be surprised if Mayweather fought the Khan-Alexander winner and then Thurman after that.
- GGG will be at HBO's fight on Saturday. Lemiuex vs. the winner of Korobov-Lee is unlikely.
- JCC is still in contract litigation. No news on his next fight.
- Klitstcko not having Banks train any more has nothing to do with Banks losing. Wlad likes him and was happy with the work they did together.
- He spoke with Cotto's attorney yesterday. They are working through the details and are trying to make a deal.
- Cotto has no objection to fighting in Texas. ODH and Canelo said they will fight where there is the most money.
- Where does he predict it takes place: MGM Grand.
- Spoke with Paul Williams recently and he is in good spirits. He spends a lot of time fishing.
- Mayweather vs. Trinidad at 147. Mayweather wins by no-hitter.
- If Khan wins he becomes the frontrunner for Mayweather. If Alexander wins he likely isn't Mayweather's next opponent. He could make a case depending on how he won.
- Wishes Victor Ortiz the best, but doesn't think he ever makes it back up to the top of the division. Doesn't have the chin or mental makeup.
- Vitali vs. Wlad: Vitali.
- Agrees that the heavyweight division is starting to build some momentum.
- Chavez is taller than he remembered and Bradley is shorter.
- The cards this weekend aren't generating a lot of buzz in Vegas. The show at The Cosmo is sold out per TR at about 3,000 and the MGM will probably sell 3,000-4,000 and give away 5,000-6,000.
- Wilder-Stiverne is supposed to happen Jan. 17th at the MGM. MGM says the arena is on hold and the camps have said both sides have agreed. He thinks it happening Jan. 17th is becoming unlikely. Very likely the date gets pushed back. 5 weeks out and no press release or announcement. When tickets go on sale it is a very difficult time to sell (between Christmas and New Years). A lot of the issues have to do with Wilder's contract. GB says Wilder is under contract to them, or he can be out of the contract due to the free man clause with Schaefer - which is what Haymon is alleging.
- His understanding is that Lemiuex is not contractually obligated to HBO. HBO may have first/last option on his next fight.
- Shafikov is in good position for another title shot if he wins.
- Doesn't know who Provodnikov fights next. He would love to see him fight Crawford.
- Picks: HBO - Bradley, Herrera, Korobov. SHO - Alexander, Thurman, Mares, Charlos brothers.
- The IBF accepted Kovalev's request for an exception. Kovalev-Pascal is on.
- He has been to a fight he thought was fixed.
- Benavidez-Herrera is a great matchup. A solid veteran vs. a young fighter who needs to prove what he is about.
- Likely fight on the card with Kovalev-Pascal - Glaskov-Cunningham.
- Beterbiev is basically ready for a title shot. Give him a couple more fights.
- Purses from last night's ESPN2 card: Antonio Tarver $50,000, Jonathan Banks $40k, Austin Trout $50k, Luis Grajeda $15k, Oscar Escandon $10k, Tyson Cave $10k, Terrell Gausha $10k, Cesar Vila, Edwin Rodriguez $20k, Derrick Findley $17k, Sergio Mora $20k, Dashon Johnson $7.5k.
- He has a copy of a Haymon contract.
- Leo Santa Cruz named his son Al.
- Showtime fired Tarver over his failed drug test.
- Does not think Floyd fights in May.
- Expect Bradley-Chaves to have the possibility to be a sleeper war of a fight.
- Cotto's team said Haymon reached out to him about a rematch with Mayweather, but it never went anywhere. He wants to fight Canelo.
- What's next for Stevenson? He will talk about the Pascal-Kovalev winner and not fight them.
- If he wins tomorrow, thinks Thurman gets a title shot of some kind next year.
- Wouldn't be surprised if Mayweather fought the Khan-Alexander winner and then Thurman after that.
- GGG will be at HBO's fight on Saturday. Lemiuex vs. the winner of Korobov-Lee is unlikely.
“It ain’t like Floyd’s gonna knock me out,” Thurman insists. “When was the last time Floyd knocked anyone out in the past few years. If anyone should be scared, it’s Floyd.
“I’m looking forward to destroying Mr. Floyd Mayweather. I have a new motto - Burn Money. Burn Money 2015. We getting ready to burn Money Mayweather.”
“I’m looking forward to destroying Mr. Floyd Mayweather. I have a new motto - Burn Money. Burn Money 2015. We getting ready to burn Money Mayweather.”
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