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That is because, like Witter, he has absolutely zero economic muscle. That said, he is a far more exciting fighter than Witter and could work his way into a big fight if he keeps fighting the best guys available and winning. He is getting a late strat at 31, though. Also, keep in mind that HBO is who said no to this, not the Taylor camp.Quote:
Originally Posted by littlebif
Right they could shop it to Showtime if the money was right.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClubberLangThat is because, like Witter, he has absolutely zero economic muscle. That said, he is a far more exciting fighter than Witter and could work his way into a big fight if he keeps fighting the best guys available and winning. He is getting a late strat at 31, though. Also, keep in mind that HBO is who said no to this, not the Taylor camp.Quote:
Originally Posted by littlebif
No, HBO has an exclusive contract with Taylor. He cannot fight on another network and HBO has final approval on his fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratRight they could shop it to Showtime if the money was right.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClubberLangThat is because, like Witter, he has absolutely zero economic muscle. That said, he is a far more exciting fighter than Witter and could work his way into a big fight if he keeps fighting the best guys available and winning. He is getting a late strat at 31, though. Also, keep in mind that HBO is who said no to this, not the Taylor camp.Quote:
Originally Posted by littlebif
what a great shame for HBO, they are missing out on a potential explosive fight which will draw attention. Froch is an exciting fighter and boxing needs fighters like him, its their loss really. Do they not recognise that carl just won a potential fight of the year fight?
Is he still under contract with them?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClubberLangNo, HBO has an exclusive contract with Taylor. He cannot fight on another network and HBO has final approval on his fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratRight they could shop it to Showtime if the money was right.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClubberLang
Yeah, I couldn't find the details online but I believe it was for something like six fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratIs he still under contract with them?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClubberLangNo, HBO has an exclusive contract with Taylor. He cannot fight on another network and HBO has final approval on his fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rantcatrat
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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
are you pissed or wha'? or do you only watch Froch fights? That wasn't even close to some of the fights that have happened this year! i mean to name one, The third fight between Isearl and rafa was way way way better than Froch's last fight in tearms of skill, class and over all action.
did you not read the word potential? fight of the year for me is margarito-Cotto.Quote:
Originally Posted by PremeQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
are you pissed or wha'? or do you only watch Froch fights? That wasn't even close to some of the fights that have happened this year! i mean to name one, The third fight between Isearl and rafa was way way way better than Froch's last fight in tearms of skill, class and over all action.
I would like to see this fight as well. If it's not a PPV then who the hell cares if no one knows who Froch is? And if they follow the sport closely how could they not know who is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Of course I'd love Kessler/Taylor, but it sickens me that HBO would turn their nose up at Froch because of what casual boxing fans might think.
Maybe I jumped the gun with my post although I still think a Froch v. Taylor fight is doubtful.
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