Flannagan will join Ricky Burns / Duke McKenzie as undeserving multiple weight belt holders.
None of the above where the best of the best in any division they fought in.
Belt holders not world champions.
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Flannagan will join Ricky Burns / Duke McKenzie as undeserving multiple weight belt holders.
None of the above where the best of the best in any division they fought in.
Belt holders not world champions.
Unfortunately that seems the norm for the longest time bud. It's a rotation system at times. Now should Flanagan top a Linares impressively that is beating the real deal though. Forget the trinkets..who'd ya beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al
Burns is up there with Bellew as the ultimate over-achievers.
To be fair to Burns he went the distance with the wonderful Terrance Crawford , that is a better achievement than anything Bellew or McKenzie achieved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
It seems Golden Boy is willing to forgo the multi fight stipulations in the Linares/ Garcia negotiations. At child be getting closer to a deal.
Are they ready to cash him out? There is no way they believe Linares wins this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
So Mikey gets the 1 fight only deal and an even split and still turns the fight down this morning ???. Says he has another offer, oh do tell us champ?
Haymon must be paying him a huge sum to face Easter. I'd still be happy with that fight and it leaves the door open for Linares after that. Mikey becoming a bit of a diva tho. Sad cause he's one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
So Easter for sure then and straight unification? All for champs fighting champs and Easter easier made 'in house' and can fight a bit. Just would love long time top flight guy like Linares to get the opportunity and agree, his heads getting a little big for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHaymon must be paying him a huge sum to face Easter. I'd still be happy with that fight and it leaves the door open for Linares after that. Mikey becoming a bit of a diva tho. Sad cause he's one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Feel for Linares, with Flanagan moving up there's no unification for him at this stage. Do you think they could put together a Campbell rematch while waiting on Garcia?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliSo Easter for sure then and straight unification? All for champs fighting champs and Easter easier made 'in house' and can fight a bit. Just would love long time top flight guy like Linares to get the opportunity and agree, his heads getting a little big for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHaymon must be paying him a huge sum to face Easter. I'd still be happy with that fight and it leaves the door open for Linares after that. Mikey becoming a bit of a diva tho. Sad cause he's one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
If I'm honest it just feels like a step sideways going into immediate rematch. Campbell did himself proud, good fight but like to see him continue growing then come back. Then again with familiarity and Campbell fan base that very well can come off. I just really wonder if GBP would make same concessions after being burned a bit as well as Garcia people sitting down again. Also is Garcia really dedicated to staying 135 for 2,3 fights? I see Beltran has a date set for Flanagans vacant trinket. He and Linares would be fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaFeel for Linares, with Flanagan moving up there's no unification for him at this stage. Do you think they could put together a Campbell rematch while waiting on Garcia?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliSo Easter for sure then and straight unification? All for champs fighting champs and Easter easier made 'in house' and can fight a bit. Just would love long time top flight guy like Linares to get the opportunity and agree, his heads getting a little big for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHaymon must be paying him a huge sum to face Easter. I'd still be happy with that fight and it leaves the door open for Linares after that. Mikey becoming a bit of a diva tho. Sad cause he's one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Yea I was just thinking that there's not a lot out there for Linares next. Beltran will be fighting for a vacant title so won't be ready until mid year. I think Linares makes good money in the UK and has built a nice following and run over there. The Campbell fight could make the most sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliIf I'm honest it just feels like a step sideways going into immediate rematch. Campbell did himself proud, good fight but like to see him continue growing then come back. Then again with familiarity and Campbell fan base that very well can come off. I just really wonder if GBP would make same concessions after being burned a bit as well as Garcia people sitting down again. Also is Garcia really dedicated to staying 135 for 2,3 fights? I see Beltran has a date set for Flanagans vacant trinket. He and Linares would be fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaFeel for Linares, with Flanagan moving up there's no unification for him at this stage. Do you think they could put together a Campbell rematch while waiting on Garcia?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliSo Easter for sure then and straight unification? All for champs fighting champs and Easter easier made 'in house' and can fight a bit. Just would love long time top flight guy like Linares to get the opportunity and agree, his heads getting a little big for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHaymon must be paying him a huge sum to face Easter. I'd still be happy with that fight and it leaves the door open for Linares after that. Mikey becoming a bit of a diva tho. Sad cause he's one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Yeh it's there to be done again, just rough that a fighter of his caliber apparently has so few options. I think he could go out and spark Campbell midway and still he'd get flack for it and he was more than willing to climb in with a newly anointed Garcia and assumed greatness.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaYea I was just thinking that there's not a lot out there for Linares next. Beltran will be fighting for a vacant title so won't be ready until mid year. I think Linares makes good money in the UK and has built a nice following and run over there. The Campbell fight could make the most sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliIf I'm honest it just feels like a step sideways going into immediate rematch. Campbell did himself proud, good fight but like to see him continue growing then come back. Then again with familiarity and Campbell fan base that very well can come off. I just really wonder if GBP would make same concessions after being burned a bit as well as Garcia people sitting down again. Also is Garcia really dedicated to staying 135 for 2,3 fights? I see Beltran has a date set for Flanagans vacant trinket. He and Linares would be fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaFeel for Linares, with Flanagan moving up there's no unification for him at this stage. Do you think they could put together a Campbell rematch while waiting on Garcia?Quote:
Originally Posted by SpicoliSo Easter for sure then and straight unification? All for champs fighting champs and Easter easier made 'in house' and can fight a bit. Just would love long time top flight guy like Linares to get the opportunity and agree, his heads getting a little big for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlphaHaymon must be paying him a huge sum to face Easter. I'd still be happy with that fight and it leaves the door open for Linares after that. Mikey becoming a bit of a diva tho. Sad cause he's one of my favorites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Weak move by Garcia. I can understand him wanting the lions share but still don’t like it.
Are we sure about Garcia/Easter?
It's not confirmed who the opponent is but Mikey has said previously that he had a huge offer to fight Easter Jr.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Swanson