So much for Parker or a top ten opponent....
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So much for Parker or a top ten opponent....
its not necessarily a lame opponent for Hughie at this stage, but its definitely a lame opponent considering all the big talk
ffs :rolleyes:
I've only seen bits of Hughie, but I don't see why he should be expected to jump right in with proven fighters despite what he may be saying. He's five years younger than Joshua, to put it one way. His cousin Tyson wouldn't have beaten any top ten HW at his age either, very few HW's are ready yet. This Aguilera guy looks durable on paper at least, been the distance with some good fighters and only stopped twice by big punchers, which Hughie doesn't look to be at all. I'm sure it will be a cakewalk, but the point is getting rounds in with guys who are remotely dangerous is still valuable experience for a young HW.
Hughie is still developing and far from world class. Glad he is on free TV. Good show.
Yep, good fight for considering so called world class fighters turned it down and left them n the lurch.
If they (Really) want the fights, maybe Fat Mick might have to stump up a bit more cash.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Like Carl Froch said Saturday, sometimes you have to take a gamble.
I'm disappointed. The way Peter Fury was talking about a "top 10", I was expecting at least a decent top 25 HW opponent.
Aguilera is just an obese human punching bag. He's lost 6 of his past 10 fights.
They had top ten ranked fighters agree to fights only to up their financial demands on receiving contracts.
Thats why Calzaghe didnt fight Hopkins in 2003. Hopkins agreed and then asked for 3 times more than the agreed purse.
Parker's looking at Takam so there was no chance of it being him. But this is just a water treading fight for Hughie. He should get some rounds in against an experience journeyman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Hey Ross, any names of the guys that did this?Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Actually a bit of a step up for him. Nagy is a stubborn nail with awkward shots and honestly think he outworked and beat undefeated Washington and Breazelle last time out. Hughie is 21 and two years in so decent opponent, ignore the inactivity of Nagy and pack a lunch.
I think this is comparable to World champion Bernard Hopkins turning down long term belt holder Joe Calzaghe.
It seem obvious to me Hughie Fury will fight anyone at all , I don't understand why top ten rated fighters don't agree to the terms that Fat Mick offers them.
Its a total disgrace for my money , I'm sure every top rated fighter took the fight only to then pull out at the last minute . Thank god for Nagy saving the show.
Alexander Ustinov and Andrey Fedosov.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealParker's looking at Takam so there was no chance of it being him. But this is just a water treading fight for Hughie. He should get some rounds in against an experience journeyman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Hey Ross, any names of the guys that did this?Quote:
Originally Posted by ross
Id like to know what the actual story is of why he didn't get these fights
Fedesov asked for a big purse and when agreed he was sent the co tract then asked for it to be trippled!Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Ustinov agreed after Warren had offered him the Hughie fight but then Hyurinov (or however you spell it) stepped in and put a stop to it waiting on a potential Ortiz fight later in the year.
where have you seen this?Quote:
Originally Posted by rossFedesov asked for a big purse and when agreed he was sent the co tract then asked for it to be trippled!Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Ustinov agreed after Warren had offered him the Hughie fight but then Hyurinov (or however you spell it) stepped in and put a stop to it waiting on a potential Ortiz fight later in the year.
He's repeating Peter Fury's excuses word for word.
Everyone prices themselves out against the kid that has never even headlined a bill.
Alexander Ustinov Offered Hughie Fury Bout, Says Hryunov - Boxing NewsQuote:
Originally Posted by erics44where have you seen this?Quote:
Originally Posted by rossFedesov asked for a big purse and when agreed he was sent the co tract then asked for it to be trippled!Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Ustinov agreed after Warren had offered him the Hughie fight but then Hyurinov (or however you spell it) stepped in and put a stop to it waiting on a potential Ortiz fight later in the year.
Elephant Sport » Peter Fury plotting a heavyweight dynasty
First of all, You know I rate Hughie Fury, I think he's got great potential. His Dad clearly rates him also and feels he's top 10 in the World. in the interview quoted I agree with almost everything he said about the ratings, I think most people would, they are Bullshit!Quote:
Originally Posted by rossAlexander Ustinov Offered Hughie Fury Bout, Says Hryunov - Boxing NewsQuote:
Originally Posted by erics44where have you seen this?Quote:
Originally Posted by rossFedesov asked for a big purse and when agreed he was sent the co tract then asked for it to be trippled!Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
Ustinov agreed after Warren had offered him the Hughie fight but then Hyurinov (or however you spell it) stepped in and put a stop to it waiting on a potential Ortiz fight later in the year.
Elephant Sport � Peter Fury plotting a heavyweight dynasty
But it is what it is, and there's no use in bellyaching about it, you just need to back the fighter. If you think he's World top 10, it doesn't matter about age or anything else , you just have to get him the fights and pay the money.
It's obvious Ustinov ain't gonna fight him if he's mandated to fight Ortiz, so I don't even know why they bother throwing his name out there.
as for Fedosov, pay him what he wants or move on. Maybe if he's demanding 3 or 4 times the original amount, they were probably taking the piss in the first place.
IMO , there are 2 British fighters in the same boat, they're gonna struggle to get the top guys because they are potentially dangerous. So put them in together if they're so confident. Haye v Hughie Fury!!!!!!!!
haye v Hughie is not a bad fight for either man
Hughie would probably get a pay day as big as he is ever gonna get and for haye its a step up and a name of some degree
Hughie-Haye looks a great setup for Tyson-Haye. Imagine how big that fight would be... The big cousin gets revenge against the man that splatterd Hughie inside three minutes.
its your turn to post @ross
You cant argue with stupid;)
It's not a bad opponent for a young prospect. But if you keep promising top fighters yet end up facing journeymen you have to expect some stick.
Especially when you've turned down fights with Wilder and AJ.
Apparently its for the WBC intercontinental or something and the WBC recommended Aguilara as a suitable available opponent.
It's not 'or something' is it Ross, you know exactly what title it is ;D
It sounds to me like the one Joshua won in his 9th fight.
Why would I know that?
He thinks you are his manager.Quote:
Originally Posted by ross