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Originally Posted by TIC
fernando 'puma' martinez has vacated his ibf super flyweight belt. he is expected to rematch kazuto ioka on new years eve in japan
botirzhon akhmedov will replace kenneth sims jr against oscar duarte on golden boys latino night card
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turki buying the ring?
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If I was a billionaire boxing fan I would do exactly what Turki is doing.
One of the very last historic and respected entities of the sport being pawned off to become a bratty rich man's scalp trophy. Horrible news. I see many mid-level/rising fighters facing fewer and fewer 'big' opportunities in the aftermath. He want's complete control and say over rankings and venue in a sport that has always been completely wide open to all levels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Turki is ensuring big fights and cards are being made. I do not think Beterbiev v Bivol would have been made without him. Many boxers on the undercard are being well paid.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliOne of the very last historic and respected entities of the sport being pawned off to become a bratty rich man's scalp trophy. Horrible news. I see many mid-level/rising fighters facing fewer and fewer 'big' opportunities in the aftermath. He want's complete control and say over rankings and venue in a sport that has always been completely wide open to all levels.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
The Saudi's have made some good fights
They are also guilty of pushing undeserving fighters
Making unwanted fights & fights ahead of time
I loved seeing Parker for example upsetting their plans ;D
There doesn't seem to be any real plan with the match making
Just throw names in a hat & pick :-\
Big fights being taken away from fans attending is a bit of an issue
But I like to watch from a screen, with multiple angles & replays these days so I'm split
If you think the rankings had issues under De La Hoya
I think they might get much worse now :eek: