Re: Frampton v. Quigg - Who should be blamed for it not happening?
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Fenster
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Rantcatrat
So, the consensus is that it is Frampton's side that is holding this up. It's a shame because I would pick Frampton to win.
Frampton and Barry McGuigan didn't even attend any of the meetings according to Hearn.
I think the £1.5 million offer was a bit of a stunt but at least we know Quigg's side were trying to make the fight. McGuigan clearly has a thing against Matchroom
As usual, @Fenster with a great post. This sounds reasonable. The $1.5 figure was probably a stunt where Hearn knew that the fight wasn't going to happen. With that said, at least they attempted it, and it's not like Frampton came back with a counter offer etc.
It's a shame because it would be a colossal fight in the UK and the world at 122. I'll note that I wouldn't mind seeing Rigo or Donaire up against either Frampton or Quigg.
Re: Frampton v. Quigg - Who should be blamed for it not happening?
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Ron Swanson
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Hearn and Quigg are to blame. They should offer double what they are offering and are short changing and disrespecting the true champ.
Long live Frampton and ITV.
The true champ? Nobody is talking about Rigondeaux why mention him? Neither Frampton or Quigg want to fight the true champ.
Rigo is the true champion because he beat Donaire. Frampton nor Quigg have a win over the likes of Donaire. Frankly, Rigo or Doniare would be massive fights for Frampton or Quigg. I've read that Rigo is sitting out his contract until 2016 so he can sign with Haymon, and once he is with Haymon, he'll just be fighting solely on that side of the fence.
Re: Frampton v. Quigg - Who should be blamed for it not happening?
I think they both want a few soft defences before they fight eachother if i'm honest. I tend to think the Hearn offer was more for show than anything. Other than Rigo, Santa Cruz and maybe Donaire, there isn't much knocking about at 122. Rigo is a guaranteed loss for either fighter. Donaire is a danger if the Walters fight didn't finish him off, as is Santa Cruz. I think Quigg vs Frampton is a small stadium fight if it's left to brew properly, and stadium fights are summer occasions, so i can see them avoiding eachother until next summer. Maybe Quigg can fight Kiko Martinez and Frampton can get a beatable name like Romero maybe. By next summer it will be interesting to see where Kid Galahad fits in aswell.
