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Stevenson and Kovelev are mot going to fight, simple as that. Now that Stevenson is signed to Al Haymon, even less. Now he won't see shit once he fights with Shosports and will regret doing this shit. You can't call someone out and then say "but"... that's the duck move right there. I'll fight Manny BUT....
Stevenson would be the biggest fight for Andre Ward he is big time in Canada now so that's a silly statement
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. Thats a money and a legacy fight being that Stevenson IS the lineal champ at 175. As bigface would say stop with the double standards. Ward calls out GGG a 160 pound fighter but Stevenson called out Ward a 175 pound fighter (so had Kovalev! ).
Anyways, regarding Stevenson vs Kovalev (the real fight at 175), it's a shame Stevenson hired Al Haymon as his "advisor" since this is going to cause problems. Stevenson has a three fight contract with HBO and HBO wanted Kovalev for his second fight. The problem now is Stevenson is saying now that he's with Haymon, he believed he's the #2 priority for Haymon behind Mayweather (lol) and that he "isn't fighting for no million dollar paydays anymore" meaning he is delusional and thinks he deserves big multi million dollars to fight Kovalev. I don't know what the max HBO can fork out for this fight, Maybe $4 million between the two, idk.
@CZAR
. Thats a money and a legacy fight being that Stevenson IS the lineal champ at 175. As bigface would say stop with the double standards. Ward calls out GGG a 160 pound fighter but Stevenson called out Ward a 175 pound fighter (so had Kovalev! ). Anyways, regarding Stevenson vs Kovalev (the real fight at 175), it's a shame Stevenson hired Al Haymon as his "advisor" since this is going to cause problems. Stevenson has a three fight contract with HBO and HBO wanted Kovalev for his second fight. The problem now is Stevenson is saying now that he's with Haymon, he believed he's the #2 priority for Haymon behind Mayweather (lol) and that he "isn't fighting for no million dollar paydays anymore" meaning he is delusional and thinks he deserves big multi million dollars to fight Kovalev. I don't know what the max HBO can fork out for this fight, Maybe $4 million between the two, idk.
HBO don't give a fuck tho. They will drop Stevensons contract the way they did broners. I believe Broner had two fights left with HBO at the beginning of last year but they said fuck him. I already knew Stevenson was going to duck him and what better way to do it by getting out of HBO's contract and hire Al Haymon. But if HBO decides to say fuck it, let's make the fight and Stevenson loses, then Stevenson is fucked cuz then HBo will drop him or just won't pay him shit. Seeing Roger mayweather on HBO last year was a trip so lets see what happens
Nah, HBO isn't going to drop Stevenson he's a draw and hot right now. The only problem is he's going to be asking for more money but a contract is a contract.
Al Haymon has had a couple guys on HBO recently so it's not that crazy, Edwin Rodriguez when he fought Andre Ward for example. But that's an example of how much money these guys get as Edwin got a career high $1 million in that fight and it was largely viewed as a come back or tune up for Ward.
Al Haymon has had a couple guys on HBO recently so it's not that crazy, Edwin Rodriguez when he fought Andre Ward for example. But that's an example of how much money these guys get as Edwin got a career high $1 million in that fight and it was largely viewed as a come back or tune up for Ward.
Dude I never said anything about Stevenson vs Ward. I just said dont bring up Stevenson calling someone out while he is ducking the guy in his own division thats all. Got Em!!
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BRYANT JENNINGS: "I BEEN SCREAMING FOR A KLITSCHKO FIGHT FOR A LONG TIME"
By Percy Crawford | February 19, 2014
"I been screaming for a Klitschko fight for a long time. I think it is well deserved... That's one of the things that I definitely scream for because I always felt like taller fighters were easier opponents being that that's my last question mark; how would Bryant Jennings do against a taller fighter? And that's what I want. I want those big fighters and all of the fighters that people say may be too big for me," stated undefeated heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, who talked about his knockout win over Artur Szpilka, his future plans, and much more. Check it out!
PC: Congratulations on your knockout win over Artur Szpilka. How do you feel being able to showcase your talents on a big stage like HBO?
BJ: It was good, man. It was good to actually win and win good. A lot of people got to see me, but you know, a lot of the haters is still hating. They are now degrading Szpilka after I exposed him. Now all of a sudden, he wasn't that good. Before that, it was all of this, "Polish Power" and power, power, power stuff, and he didn't even get a chance to lay a glove on me.
PC: Was he anything that you thought he wasn't? Stronger, not as strong, fast or what?
BJ: Well, everything that I put in perspective when I'm dissecting my opponents is how great I am and how great I trained. I know I train hard, so unless it's overwhelming, which I never experienced an overwhelming opponent as far as power other than Bowie Tupou; this mutha put everything into his punches, but he didn't have no gas tank at all. He had no technique at all. It was an awkward position for me because he was still very powerful. But other than that, I have never really been overwhelmed with skill or power. That's how I judge it. I judge me myself. That's why I train so hard; so that nothing will phase you. If you in shape, nothing really phases you. That's why when you see guys take shots, it's like that guy must be in shape because if not, it would have really affected them. That's why I am in great shape always.
PC: Both Jesse Hart and Amir Mansour are adamant that you are very hardworking. Now that you are reaching the next level of the division, do you change anything as far as your preparation and approach or do you feel everything is on point now?
BJ: Everything pretty much stays the same. I been working out at a world-class level since I started. That's what got me here so fast. I don't take breaks in between fights; maybe a week or two out of the gym. But I just keep working. Whatever gets me there is what I keep doing. So I will maintain everything that I am doing right now. I may step it up a bit in sparring, but I have been killing myself since I started, so I just maintain that and step it up just maybe a little bit.
PC: What was your game plan heading into the Szpilka fight, and mentally, was this another fight or was this an "HBO" fight?
BJ: In my mind, it was just another fight. I didn't let the HBO exposure get to me. As you could see, the crowd was heavily supporting him and I did not let that get to me at all. I don't think nothing that was supposed to distract me ever distracted me. I just think that...if you watch my last 5 or so interviews after my fights, I think the majority of the time, they ask me what I learn and I say, "My composure." I think I executed my composure by keeping things in perspective with the crowd and listening to my corner. I maintained the fight and kept it in my bag. So I think my composure has been what I have been working on and I think I got it down pat and it's starting to be effective.
PC: You hurt him several times, but you never really went crazy and blew your load, so your composure definitely came into play. You did, however, finish him in the 10th and final round. Did you realize he was close to being done and went out thinking you could produce the knockout?
BJ: I tend to...that may be something that I need to work on, me perfecting taking a guy out and looking well in doing it. Because even though I have patience, it's like, okay, there is nothing this guy can do to take me out, so I knew I had a little more longer because he wasn't ready to go just yet. I could have stepped on the gas just a little bit more, but I didn't want to do too much because when you try to do too much, that's when it shows and it takes the perfection away from your fight.
PC: We are about to get Scott/Wilder, Arreola/Stiverne, and several other intriguing fights in the heavyweight division, and now Mansour/Cunningham has just been added. The division is looking up. How do you view it when you look around at some of the fights being made?
BJ: I been screaming for a Klitschko fight for a long time. I think it is well deserved, but those big fights are definitely shaking the game up. They definitely putting some interest into the sport again and it's definitely something that I look forward to and I'm glad that I'm actually in it and involved. It's good for the sport and it's good all the way around. The game is shaken up once again.
PC: A name that I am hearing associated with yours is Mike Perez. Is that a fight that you would be interested in?
BJ: Well, you know, at this point right now, everything is a business move, man. We all up at the top and we just can't keep getting wrapped up and tied up into what people want. We gotta get in position. That's the way that I got here. My movement has been very strategic. I am supposed to be bigger than what I am. If they really gave me what I wanted, I would've been bigger than what I am. But we don't just go and fight whoever they say they want to see fight; everything is a strategic move. If I'm hollering Klitschko and I got my mind set on Klitschko, then why am I worried about a 6-foot fighter? That's one of the things that I definitely scream for because I always felt like taller fighters were easier opponents being that that's my last question mark; how would Bryant Jennings do against a taller fighter? And that's what I want. I want those big fighters and all of the fighters that people say may be too big for me or something like that. No disrespect to Mike Perez, but he just really wasn't on my radar. It makes me even more angry that people will say, "he's ducking and dodging," but to be real with you, first of all, who the fuck is he? The critics get too much of a say-so nowadays. That's the part that gets on my nerves. But I just try to block it out best I could and just keep continuing and moving forward.
PC: Social media has definitely gave everyone a voice and that's not always a good thing.
BJ: Most definitely!
PC: How soon would you like to get back in there? You didn't appear to suffer any damage, but those camps can be grueling.
BJ: How soon would I like to get back in there? ASAP. I would have fought 10 days after my last fight. I didn't have a mark on me. I didn't feel...I didn't even work hard in the fight. I honestly worked smart and that was a good example of working smart and not having to work hard. I didn't really exert myself at all in the fight. I was very under control the whole time and I just work smart and got the job done. He didn't even press the issue a lot. I was good the whole way through.
PC: Great performance. I look forward to seeing what the rest of the year has in store for you. Is there anything else you want to add?
BJ: Shout out to everybody, my fans and supporters. Shout out to my Instagram and Twitter @BYJennings and shout out to everybody who even doubt me and everybody who loves me as well; 2014, the year started off great and best believe it's gonna end well too. You already know.
By Percy Crawford | February 19, 2014
"I been screaming for a Klitschko fight for a long time. I think it is well deserved... That's one of the things that I definitely scream for because I always felt like taller fighters were easier opponents being that that's my last question mark; how would Bryant Jennings do against a taller fighter? And that's what I want. I want those big fighters and all of the fighters that people say may be too big for me," stated undefeated heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, who talked about his knockout win over Artur Szpilka, his future plans, and much more. Check it out!
PC: Congratulations on your knockout win over Artur Szpilka. How do you feel being able to showcase your talents on a big stage like HBO?
BJ: It was good, man. It was good to actually win and win good. A lot of people got to see me, but you know, a lot of the haters is still hating. They are now degrading Szpilka after I exposed him. Now all of a sudden, he wasn't that good. Before that, it was all of this, "Polish Power" and power, power, power stuff, and he didn't even get a chance to lay a glove on me.
PC: Was he anything that you thought he wasn't? Stronger, not as strong, fast or what?
BJ: Well, everything that I put in perspective when I'm dissecting my opponents is how great I am and how great I trained. I know I train hard, so unless it's overwhelming, which I never experienced an overwhelming opponent as far as power other than Bowie Tupou; this mutha put everything into his punches, but he didn't have no gas tank at all. He had no technique at all. It was an awkward position for me because he was still very powerful. But other than that, I have never really been overwhelmed with skill or power. That's how I judge it. I judge me myself. That's why I train so hard; so that nothing will phase you. If you in shape, nothing really phases you. That's why when you see guys take shots, it's like that guy must be in shape because if not, it would have really affected them. That's why I am in great shape always.
PC: Both Jesse Hart and Amir Mansour are adamant that you are very hardworking. Now that you are reaching the next level of the division, do you change anything as far as your preparation and approach or do you feel everything is on point now?
BJ: Everything pretty much stays the same. I been working out at a world-class level since I started. That's what got me here so fast. I don't take breaks in between fights; maybe a week or two out of the gym. But I just keep working. Whatever gets me there is what I keep doing. So I will maintain everything that I am doing right now. I may step it up a bit in sparring, but I have been killing myself since I started, so I just maintain that and step it up just maybe a little bit.
PC: What was your game plan heading into the Szpilka fight, and mentally, was this another fight or was this an "HBO" fight?
BJ: In my mind, it was just another fight. I didn't let the HBO exposure get to me. As you could see, the crowd was heavily supporting him and I did not let that get to me at all. I don't think nothing that was supposed to distract me ever distracted me. I just think that...if you watch my last 5 or so interviews after my fights, I think the majority of the time, they ask me what I learn and I say, "My composure." I think I executed my composure by keeping things in perspective with the crowd and listening to my corner. I maintained the fight and kept it in my bag. So I think my composure has been what I have been working on and I think I got it down pat and it's starting to be effective.
PC: You hurt him several times, but you never really went crazy and blew your load, so your composure definitely came into play. You did, however, finish him in the 10th and final round. Did you realize he was close to being done and went out thinking you could produce the knockout?
BJ: I tend to...that may be something that I need to work on, me perfecting taking a guy out and looking well in doing it. Because even though I have patience, it's like, okay, there is nothing this guy can do to take me out, so I knew I had a little more longer because he wasn't ready to go just yet. I could have stepped on the gas just a little bit more, but I didn't want to do too much because when you try to do too much, that's when it shows and it takes the perfection away from your fight.
PC: We are about to get Scott/Wilder, Arreola/Stiverne, and several other intriguing fights in the heavyweight division, and now Mansour/Cunningham has just been added. The division is looking up. How do you view it when you look around at some of the fights being made?
BJ: I been screaming for a Klitschko fight for a long time. I think it is well deserved, but those big fights are definitely shaking the game up. They definitely putting some interest into the sport again and it's definitely something that I look forward to and I'm glad that I'm actually in it and involved. It's good for the sport and it's good all the way around. The game is shaken up once again.
PC: A name that I am hearing associated with yours is Mike Perez. Is that a fight that you would be interested in?
BJ: Well, you know, at this point right now, everything is a business move, man. We all up at the top and we just can't keep getting wrapped up and tied up into what people want. We gotta get in position. That's the way that I got here. My movement has been very strategic. I am supposed to be bigger than what I am. If they really gave me what I wanted, I would've been bigger than what I am. But we don't just go and fight whoever they say they want to see fight; everything is a strategic move. If I'm hollering Klitschko and I got my mind set on Klitschko, then why am I worried about a 6-foot fighter? That's one of the things that I definitely scream for because I always felt like taller fighters were easier opponents being that that's my last question mark; how would Bryant Jennings do against a taller fighter? And that's what I want. I want those big fighters and all of the fighters that people say may be too big for me or something like that. No disrespect to Mike Perez, but he just really wasn't on my radar. It makes me even more angry that people will say, "he's ducking and dodging," but to be real with you, first of all, who the fuck is he? The critics get too much of a say-so nowadays. That's the part that gets on my nerves. But I just try to block it out best I could and just keep continuing and moving forward.
PC: Social media has definitely gave everyone a voice and that's not always a good thing.
BJ: Most definitely!
PC: How soon would you like to get back in there? You didn't appear to suffer any damage, but those camps can be grueling.
BJ: How soon would I like to get back in there? ASAP. I would have fought 10 days after my last fight. I didn't have a mark on me. I didn't feel...I didn't even work hard in the fight. I honestly worked smart and that was a good example of working smart and not having to work hard. I didn't really exert myself at all in the fight. I was very under control the whole time and I just work smart and got the job done. He didn't even press the issue a lot. I was good the whole way through.
PC: Great performance. I look forward to seeing what the rest of the year has in store for you. Is there anything else you want to add?
BJ: Shout out to everybody, my fans and supporters. Shout out to my Instagram and Twitter @BYJennings and shout out to everybody who even doubt me and everybody who loves me as well; 2014, the year started off great and best believe it's gonna end well too. You already know.
Lara has called out Floyd. Lara is the mandatory for one of Floyds belts. Lara is in the top three for P4P in the division. Yet you have no problem with Floyd not fighting him but fighting someone else for a potential bigger payday, and let me remind you the person isn't ranked. Then when it is shown that Ward got called out by Stevenson multiple times you say he is ducking because he didn't answer? Well he just said he will fight him and his plans are to unify the belts, so how is he ducking?
Arum: What Mayweather has done to Khan is disgraceful!
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is all bent out of shape with the way that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has treated Britain’s Amir Khan by not naming him as his next opponent for May 3rd, and having him compete for the fight with Marcos Maidana on his website poll at Mayweatherpromotions.com.
Khan won the poll, but Mayweather still hasn’t named him as his next opponent yet. Arum says he would never do that with his fighters in his stable, and he thinks that Khan should “cut his ties with them.” Arum thinks Mayweather has decided to fight Maidana instead of Khan.
We still don’t know why Mayweather hasn’t named Khan as his next opponent, but it could be a number of reasons. Mayweather might be working on the undercard still with Golden Boy Promotions or he might be focusing on the fact that Khan was badly beaten by Maidana in three other independent polls where many more fans voted. It’s unknown why Mayweather hasn’t named his next opponent, but it’s standard for him to wait a while before he names who he plans on fighting. It’s good to be the king. You can’t blame Mayweather if he doesn’t want to fight someone that fans will be ridiculing him for. He needs to make sure he chooses an opponent that fans actually want to pay to see. The last thing Mayweather needs is to select an opponent that will result in pay-per-view numbers similar to Manny Pacquiao’s last fight against Brandon Rios.
“What he has done to Amir Khan is absolutely disgraceful, whether he ends up fighting him, or he doesn’t,” Arum told the Telegraph “My feeling is he is not going to fight him, but it’s disgraceful to do that to another human being because you are in a position to do that. Just because he has the power where you can do something like that…They have allowed Mayweather to get away with this s***. It’s terrible. They have twisted the kid in the wind. Mayweather should be ashamed of himself. He’s not going to sign the contract. I think he will fight Maidana.”
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is all bent out of shape with the way that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has treated Britain’s Amir Khan by not naming him as his next opponent for May 3rd, and having him compete for the fight with Marcos Maidana on his website poll at Mayweatherpromotions.com.
Khan won the poll, but Mayweather still hasn’t named him as his next opponent yet. Arum says he would never do that with his fighters in his stable, and he thinks that Khan should “cut his ties with them.” Arum thinks Mayweather has decided to fight Maidana instead of Khan.
We still don’t know why Mayweather hasn’t named Khan as his next opponent, but it could be a number of reasons. Mayweather might be working on the undercard still with Golden Boy Promotions or he might be focusing on the fact that Khan was badly beaten by Maidana in three other independent polls where many more fans voted. It’s unknown why Mayweather hasn’t named his next opponent, but it’s standard for him to wait a while before he names who he plans on fighting. It’s good to be the king. You can’t blame Mayweather if he doesn’t want to fight someone that fans will be ridiculing him for. He needs to make sure he chooses an opponent that fans actually want to pay to see. The last thing Mayweather needs is to select an opponent that will result in pay-per-view numbers similar to Manny Pacquiao’s last fight against Brandon Rios.
“What he has done to Amir Khan is absolutely disgraceful, whether he ends up fighting him, or he doesn’t,” Arum told the Telegraph “My feeling is he is not going to fight him, but it’s disgraceful to do that to another human being because you are in a position to do that. Just because he has the power where you can do something like that…They have allowed Mayweather to get away with this s***. It’s terrible. They have twisted the kid in the wind. Mayweather should be ashamed of himself. He’s not going to sign the contract. I think he will fight Maidana.”
when boxing sense makes business sense
By Kevin Davis
Many of the greatest fights in boxing history were negotiated and argued over. Like a political debate.when a fight becomes so big it takes a life of it own. Floyd Mayweather and Canelo let the world build the fight so much that the business end took care of itself. You need to be willing to separate the mere options from opportunities, because they are different. Mayweather don't have options he makes the most of opportunities. There is over 300million at the least that can be gained by making a fight against Manny Paquiao, even though he has been knocked out many times, and has losses, fans still want to see the fight so sell it while they are still buyers. The fight is bigger now than it was at first mention, which is insane. Both fighters are older and Pacquiao has lost two of his last three fights, but social media dictates and it demands this fight because the common bridge and tunnel crowds can relate to it, due to the countless wasted time promoting it.
By Kevin Davis
Many of the greatest fights in boxing history were negotiated and argued over. Like a political debate.when a fight becomes so big it takes a life of it own. Floyd Mayweather and Canelo let the world build the fight so much that the business end took care of itself. You need to be willing to separate the mere options from opportunities, because they are different. Mayweather don't have options he makes the most of opportunities. There is over 300million at the least that can be gained by making a fight against Manny Paquiao, even though he has been knocked out many times, and has losses, fans still want to see the fight so sell it while they are still buyers. The fight is bigger now than it was at first mention, which is insane. Both fighters are older and Pacquiao has lost two of his last three fights, but social media dictates and it demands this fight because the common bridge and tunnel crowds can relate to it, due to the countless wasted time promoting it.
> Working the bags late night with a couple other members of the kickboxing team.
> Who is this 5'5 buck thirty guy rolling in with shades, a trainer and his friend? Really? Shades?
> It's not his friend, it's his second trainer. Who the hell rolls with 2 trainers? You're not that cool.
> Comes over and starts training next to me and says what's up.
> Holy shit that's Abner Mares. Take everything back immediately.
> Leave the gym all gitty like a little fan boy.
> Who is this 5'5 buck thirty guy rolling in with shades, a trainer and his friend? Really? Shades?
> It's not his friend, it's his second trainer. Who the hell rolls with 2 trainers? You're not that cool.
> Comes over and starts training next to me and says what's up.
> Holy shit that's Abner Mares. Take everything back immediately.
> Leave the gym all gitty like a little fan boy.
Schaefer Rips Arum Over Khan/Floyd, Advises Bradley
by Rick Reeno
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer was fuming after reading a recent article on BoxingScene.com, where Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, took shots at Floyd Mayweather Jr. and advised Amir Khan, who is under contract with Golden Boy, to find a new promoter.
Arum, speaking with Gareth Davies of The Telegraph, was very vocal with his belief that Khan is being mistreated by Mayweather and Golden Boy - as it relates to Khan sitting on the shelf for the last few months while waiting to find out who Mayweather will face on May 3rd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Khan, along with Marcos Maidana, are the two frontrunners to face Mayweather. Arum feels very strongly that Mayweather is simply stringing Khan along and expects the unbeaten boxer to select Maidana as his May opponent.
"What he has done to Amir Khan is absolutely disgraceful, whether he ends up fighting him, or he doesn't. My feeling is he is not going to fight him, but it's disgraceful to do that to another human being because you are in a position to do that. Just because he has the power where you can do something like that," Arum said.
"If a promoter did it, if a Bob Arum or a Frank Warren did it the press would be all over them. They have allowed Mayweather to get away with this sh*t. It's terrible. Amir Khan has put himself in a position where he can be humiliated. He's like a laughing stock. Terrible. Absolutely terrible."
"He's not fighting back and telling these guys to get lost. Get another promoter, maybe go back to Frank Warren, get another opponent and tell them to piss off."
Schaefer was in disbelief with Arum's comments, because the two promotional powers have not traded words in several months.
"Bob Arum should worry about his own fighters and his own fights, like his Ring of Gold bullsh*t from Macau. And I don't think Frank Warren wants to be dragged into this either, because Frank worries about his own fights and takes care of his own stuff. Arum always feels like he's the godfather of boxing and has to comment on other people's fights. I can understand that because he's not that busy over there, so he has time to do that. He is better off dealing with his own stuff," Schaefer told BoxingScene.com.
"As far as it relates to Amir Khan. Me and Amir have a very special relationship. He knows that I have his back. I have been with him through the ups and downs. We have a friendship, which is something that Bob does not understand. Of course, there is always a Plan B [if Mayweather does not select Khan]. There are plenty of things for Amir Khan. Like I said, me and Amir have a very good relationship. And if Floyd is going to decide on Maidana, then Amir is going to have another fight. And if Floyd is going to fight Khan, then Maidana is going to have another fight. These are big names, big stars and there will always be other fights."
Schaefer makes it clear that if Arum starts providing advice to Golden Boy fighters in the press, then Schaefer will return the favor by providing advice to Top Rank promoted fighters.
"What is a bit troubling is that Bob wants to give Golden Boy fighters advice. I would be happy to do the same with Top Rank fighters, and maybe I would start with Timothy Bradley - who had a signed rematch provision with Manny Pacquiao for $10 million dollars. But instead of Pacquiao he got Provodnikov, and instead of $10 million he got $2 million for an HBO fight, where it almost cost him his life," Schaefer said.
"So now, how is Bradley getting rewarded? He's getting Pacquiao. That's great. But is he getting the contractual $10 million dollars? No he's not, and why is nobody bringing up that sh*t. If I would be Bob, I would leave it at this. Let's not go down the line, because if he wants to go and give Golden Boy fighters advice - I'll be happy, I'll be very happy to do the same with Top Rank fighters."
Schaefer also said he was very disturbed by a recent set of interviews where Arum compared Mayweather to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.
"This is a disgrace and numerous media members have actually called me about this. And it wasn't just once, but numerous interviews where he keeps repeatedly mentioning Hitler and people like that from Nazi regime when talking about Mayweather. If somebody does it once, you think 'what an idiot' - but if he keeps doing it and doing it - then there is seriously something wrong with him. This is bad for boxing, to have somebody out there who keeps bringing up stuff like that, it's just horrible for boxing, horrible," Schaefer said.
"And look at this interview [regarding Mayweather-Khan], just leave Floyd alone. He must have said it 100 times that he doesn't want anything to do with Arum. But somehow he is so naive about that, he keeps telling people that Floyd is his friend. That Floyd and Todd are friends. That they have no issues and no problems. And then goes and rips Floyd like that. "
"And every time, and I can tell you to watch and see at the next Pacquiao press conference - he's going to tell all of you media guys what great friends him and Floyd are, and how they have no problems whatsoever and you guys are going to believe it, and the fans are going to believe it, and even worse - so will Pacquiao."
"Everybody knows that Arum talks sh*t. It's just his personality and how he is. But now to go and compare Mayweather to the Nazi regime, to a Hitler and things like that. Floyd said it best, he doesn't care about him. He doesn't wish him bad and he doesn't wish him good. Do you really think Floyd Mayweather gives a sh*t about Bob Arum, or Todd or anyone in that Top Rank clan. He couldn't care less. That's why you don't see him comment on that kind of stuff because he's totally unfazed."
"I'm not here to defend Floyd Mayweather. he's more than capable of defending himself. But as a major stakeholder in the sport of boxing, I just think it belittles the sport when you to have someone influential like Bob talking sh*t like that. Young people are reading those stories, like this one with him talking about Khan and attacking Mayweather. Why was that done? It was totally unnecessary. There was nothing good about it and it seems to me that its a desperate attempt to draw attention to himself. I cannot explain it in any other way."
by Rick Reeno
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer was fuming after reading a recent article on BoxingScene.com, where Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, took shots at Floyd Mayweather Jr. and advised Amir Khan, who is under contract with Golden Boy, to find a new promoter.
Arum, speaking with Gareth Davies of The Telegraph, was very vocal with his belief that Khan is being mistreated by Mayweather and Golden Boy - as it relates to Khan sitting on the shelf for the last few months while waiting to find out who Mayweather will face on May 3rd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Khan, along with Marcos Maidana, are the two frontrunners to face Mayweather. Arum feels very strongly that Mayweather is simply stringing Khan along and expects the unbeaten boxer to select Maidana as his May opponent.
"What he has done to Amir Khan is absolutely disgraceful, whether he ends up fighting him, or he doesn't. My feeling is he is not going to fight him, but it's disgraceful to do that to another human being because you are in a position to do that. Just because he has the power where you can do something like that," Arum said.
"If a promoter did it, if a Bob Arum or a Frank Warren did it the press would be all over them. They have allowed Mayweather to get away with this sh*t. It's terrible. Amir Khan has put himself in a position where he can be humiliated. He's like a laughing stock. Terrible. Absolutely terrible."
"He's not fighting back and telling these guys to get lost. Get another promoter, maybe go back to Frank Warren, get another opponent and tell them to piss off."
Schaefer was in disbelief with Arum's comments, because the two promotional powers have not traded words in several months.
"Bob Arum should worry about his own fighters and his own fights, like his Ring of Gold bullsh*t from Macau. And I don't think Frank Warren wants to be dragged into this either, because Frank worries about his own fights and takes care of his own stuff. Arum always feels like he's the godfather of boxing and has to comment on other people's fights. I can understand that because he's not that busy over there, so he has time to do that. He is better off dealing with his own stuff," Schaefer told BoxingScene.com.
"As far as it relates to Amir Khan. Me and Amir have a very special relationship. He knows that I have his back. I have been with him through the ups and downs. We have a friendship, which is something that Bob does not understand. Of course, there is always a Plan B [if Mayweather does not select Khan]. There are plenty of things for Amir Khan. Like I said, me and Amir have a very good relationship. And if Floyd is going to decide on Maidana, then Amir is going to have another fight. And if Floyd is going to fight Khan, then Maidana is going to have another fight. These are big names, big stars and there will always be other fights."
Schaefer makes it clear that if Arum starts providing advice to Golden Boy fighters in the press, then Schaefer will return the favor by providing advice to Top Rank promoted fighters.
"What is a bit troubling is that Bob wants to give Golden Boy fighters advice. I would be happy to do the same with Top Rank fighters, and maybe I would start with Timothy Bradley - who had a signed rematch provision with Manny Pacquiao for $10 million dollars. But instead of Pacquiao he got Provodnikov, and instead of $10 million he got $2 million for an HBO fight, where it almost cost him his life," Schaefer said.
"So now, how is Bradley getting rewarded? He's getting Pacquiao. That's great. But is he getting the contractual $10 million dollars? No he's not, and why is nobody bringing up that sh*t. If I would be Bob, I would leave it at this. Let's not go down the line, because if he wants to go and give Golden Boy fighters advice - I'll be happy, I'll be very happy to do the same with Top Rank fighters."
Schaefer also said he was very disturbed by a recent set of interviews where Arum compared Mayweather to Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler.
"This is a disgrace and numerous media members have actually called me about this. And it wasn't just once, but numerous interviews where he keeps repeatedly mentioning Hitler and people like that from Nazi regime when talking about Mayweather. If somebody does it once, you think 'what an idiot' - but if he keeps doing it and doing it - then there is seriously something wrong with him. This is bad for boxing, to have somebody out there who keeps bringing up stuff like that, it's just horrible for boxing, horrible," Schaefer said.
"And look at this interview [regarding Mayweather-Khan], just leave Floyd alone. He must have said it 100 times that he doesn't want anything to do with Arum. But somehow he is so naive about that, he keeps telling people that Floyd is his friend. That Floyd and Todd are friends. That they have no issues and no problems. And then goes and rips Floyd like that. "
"And every time, and I can tell you to watch and see at the next Pacquiao press conference - he's going to tell all of you media guys what great friends him and Floyd are, and how they have no problems whatsoever and you guys are going to believe it, and the fans are going to believe it, and even worse - so will Pacquiao."
"Everybody knows that Arum talks sh*t. It's just his personality and how he is. But now to go and compare Mayweather to the Nazi regime, to a Hitler and things like that. Floyd said it best, he doesn't care about him. He doesn't wish him bad and he doesn't wish him good. Do you really think Floyd Mayweather gives a sh*t about Bob Arum, or Todd or anyone in that Top Rank clan. He couldn't care less. That's why you don't see him comment on that kind of stuff because he's totally unfazed."
"I'm not here to defend Floyd Mayweather. he's more than capable of defending himself. But as a major stakeholder in the sport of boxing, I just think it belittles the sport when you to have someone influential like Bob talking sh*t like that. Young people are reading those stories, like this one with him talking about Khan and attacking Mayweather. Why was that done? It was totally unnecessary. There was nothing good about it and it seems to me that its a desperate attempt to draw attention to himself. I cannot explain it in any other way."
Erislandy Lara Takes Nickname of "The American Dream"
HOUSTON, TX - Cuban born star, Interim WBA Jr. Middleweight Champion, Erislandy Lara, who now resides in Houston, TX, will take on the moniker "The American Dream". After escaping communist Cuba, Lara in now experiencing a life full of opportunity, and is very grateful to be living in the United States of America.
"My blood is 100% Cuban, and I love my family back home, but the reality is, thanks to the United States, I've been blessed to live my dream of being a champion and doing what I love for a living," said Lara. "Being able to support my family and my loved ones is a blessing that I'm thankful for. I know what it's like to live in poverty in a communist country, and what it's like to live in USA, and I really feel I'm living the "The American Dream."
"And when I say that, it represents any immigrant from any country that came to the USA to better their lives. I know how important freedom and opportunity is so I really want to embrace this country. And that's why I feel my nickname should be "The American Dream." Lara concluded.
Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara is one of boxing's most avoided fighters. In 2013, Lara scored an impressive TKO against Alfredo Angulo, which was followed by a dominating performance against Austin Trout. Currently, Lara is the mandatory challenger to face Floyd "Money" Mayweather for his WBA Jr. Middleweight title.
HOUSTON, TX - Cuban born star, Interim WBA Jr. Middleweight Champion, Erislandy Lara, who now resides in Houston, TX, will take on the moniker "The American Dream". After escaping communist Cuba, Lara in now experiencing a life full of opportunity, and is very grateful to be living in the United States of America.
"My blood is 100% Cuban, and I love my family back home, but the reality is, thanks to the United States, I've been blessed to live my dream of being a champion and doing what I love for a living," said Lara. "Being able to support my family and my loved ones is a blessing that I'm thankful for. I know what it's like to live in poverty in a communist country, and what it's like to live in USA, and I really feel I'm living the "The American Dream."
"And when I say that, it represents any immigrant from any country that came to the USA to better their lives. I know how important freedom and opportunity is so I really want to embrace this country. And that's why I feel my nickname should be "The American Dream." Lara concluded.
Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara is one of boxing's most avoided fighters. In 2013, Lara scored an impressive TKO against Alfredo Angulo, which was followed by a dominating performance against Austin Trout. Currently, Lara is the mandatory challenger to face Floyd "Money" Mayweather for his WBA Jr. Middleweight title.
Angulo Credits Ward, Khan For Help in Camp For Canelo
By Salvador Rodriguez
Junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (22-3, 18KOs) has given high praise to Amir Khan, and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, for helping him prepare for the upcoming fight with former WBA/WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (42-1-1, 30KOs). The fight is taking place on March 8th from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Angulo, Khan and Ward are all trained by veteran coach Virgil Hunter.
"It was very good. The truth is, I don't think Canelo has the hand speed of Khan. Khan has very impressive hand speed, and it will help me a lot in the fight with Canelo because if I can see Khan's punches [coming], then I can see those of Canelo. And boxing Andre Ward, I think the name says it all. He is an excellent fighter, a great boxer. We are prepared for anything, if [Canelo] comes to fight or if he comes to box we'll close the exits. We are preparing for anything. We are going to defend well. At first I had trouble boxing with Ward, but gradually I began to succeed," Angulo said.
By Salvador Rodriguez
Junior middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo (22-3, 18KOs) has given high praise to Amir Khan, and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, for helping him prepare for the upcoming fight with former WBA/WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (42-1-1, 30KOs). The fight is taking place on March 8th from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Angulo, Khan and Ward are all trained by veteran coach Virgil Hunter.
"It was very good. The truth is, I don't think Canelo has the hand speed of Khan. Khan has very impressive hand speed, and it will help me a lot in the fight with Canelo because if I can see Khan's punches [coming], then I can see those of Canelo. And boxing Andre Ward, I think the name says it all. He is an excellent fighter, a great boxer. We are prepared for anything, if [Canelo] comes to fight or if he comes to box we'll close the exits. We are preparing for anything. We are going to defend well. At first I had trouble boxing with Ward, but gradually I began to succeed," Angulo said.