An agreement had been reached so the order bid was called off.
Fight will be in the States.
I'm surprised Warren and Hearn managed to agree.
Another good middleweight fight for us fans.
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An agreement had been reached so the order bid was called off.
Fight will be in the States.
I'm surprised Warren and Hearn managed to agree.
Another good middleweight fight for us fans.
I think Saunders wins this one pretty easily. Andrade seems like he should be a lot better than he is. If he comes in 100% ready, then I think he can bother Saunders some, but I just doubt he comes in that sharp.
It's an intriguing fight, but has all the markings of a potential stinker. I feel Saunders wins a clear decision, even in the US. As you say tho, if Andrade can come at his best he's a very live dog.
What British TV channel would this be on?
I think it maybe on Sky?Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Sky the Warren and Hearn show .😱
It is on Sky/DAZN 100%
Hearn and Warren actually agreed terms and I read late October in Rhode Island USA.
Andrades back yard basically.
http://www.worldboxingnews.net/20180...orts-in-the-uk
I’m not sure how Warren can call himself BJS’s promoter. That’s twice in a row he’s lost purse bids meaning that his “champ” has to go to the other side of the World to defend his title.
Now if I was BJS, I would be thinking “my promoter isn’t backing me.” And “this proves I can earn more being with someone else.” Or am I wrong?
It is called loyalty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo Carnera
This didn't go to purse bids, Hearn put in a huge last minute offer that blew any potential purse bid out the water.
Obviously used some of that $1 Billion he's got to play with.
Just saw a YouTube video where Hearn says all the above and that Mctk mediated things.
Saunders must be getting Shitloads for this too
A career high payday for Saunders and by a mile according to Hearn.
BT sports simply can't compete financially with Hearn/DAZN, Infact nobody can, the cunt can just keep throwing money at fight negotiations until he wins.
Be interesting now to see how well DAZN does with this fight, AJ v Povetkin and the Jacobs title fight.
Hearns got 6 world title fights split between his first 3 shows which is fucking impressive as they're top end matchup.
Warrens gonna have to sit up at that table next to Hearn at the pressers and play second fiddle to his main rival too 👌🏼😂
Bollocks Mate! we'll wait and see. Remember my prediction about McGuigan and Frampton ? seriously , you've got to stop believing in things like pots of gold at the end of the rainbow and Unicorns and loyalty in boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterIt is called loyalty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo Carnera
What made you so cynical, bitter and twisted in life?Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo CarneraBollocks Mate! we'll wait and see. Remember my prediction about McGuigan and Frampton ? seriously , you've got to stop believing in things like pots of gold at the end of the rainbow and Unicorns and loyalty in boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterIt is called loyalty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo Carnera
Billy Joe Saunders to defend WBO middleweight title against Demetrius Andrade
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WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders will defend his title against American Demetrius Andrade this autumn.
The 28-year-old British fighter's promoter Frank Warren reached an agreement with Andrade's representative Eddie Hearn for the bout on Wednesday.
Both are unbeaten and the fight could take place in October in the US, said Hearn.
"Money talks. The deal got done," said Andrade, 30. "Now it's my time to do what I've been wanting to do."
Warren and Hearn reached an agreement just before a purse bid for the fight was set to take place.
In June, Saunders pulled out of a world title bout against fellow Briton Martin Murray after injuring his hamstring.
The fight had already been postponed before that when Saunders suffered a hand injury, and Murray called the former Olympian a "hypocrite".
Saunders last title defence was in December when he outclassed David Lemieux in Canada and then demanded a unification bout with Kazakh Gennady Golovkin who holds the WBA, WBC, and IBO middleweight titles.
"Both us and him were happy with the terms and think he wins the fight whether it's here or in Andrade's back garden," wrote Warren on Twitter. "As he showed against Lemieux he's not fazed by a trip away.
"We fancy this fight big time and it's the right money so that's he's prepared to travel."
"Hopefully, we can put the fight in my hometown (of Providence, Rhode Island)," Andrade told ESPN. "When you have the financing behind you, you can make deals. This is the type of team I needed in my career. Better now than never. I put myself in a great position."
Hearn signed Andrade, a southpaw like Saunders who fought at the 2008 Olympics, two weeks ago.
He has not boxed since he moved up to middleweight and beat Alantez Fox in a one-sided decision in October.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44963591
Both Southpaws, interesting... neither will enjoy the advantages they normally have over ortho fighters. Hope this doesn't turn into a snoozer because everyone's being cautious.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
I would be surprised if it ended up being anything more than a semi entertaining fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_UndisputedBoth Southpaws, interesting... neither will enjoy the advantages they normally have over ortho fighters. Hope this doesn't turn into a snoozer because everyone's being cautious.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
It is good exposure for BJS and to get the winner of Triple G/Canelo.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncherI would be surprised if it ended up being anything more than a semi entertaining fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_UndisputedBoth Southpaws, interesting... neither will enjoy the advantages they normally have over ortho fighters. Hope this doesn't turn into a snoozer because everyone's being cautious.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerpuncher
Decent enough match but all the makings of a snoozer. Andrade is solid but has shot himself in the foot career wise and should have taken the Charlo fight when it was there. Hearn almost has the feel of a Haymon scooping up some 'face' Americans to honestly come in as opponent role. I think it's a good move for Saunders with more U.S exposure in obvious already talked about lead to bigger fish to fry with other top middles sorting out. Now he just has to win, I just don't see Andrade doing much at middleweight.
Andrade is just a slight step behind Saunders for me. His fight with Culcay showed some of his deficiencies.
Just keeping it real Bro. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterWhat made you so cynical, bitter and twisted in life?Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo CarneraBollocks Mate! we'll wait and see. Remember my prediction about McGuigan and Frampton ? seriously , you've got to stop believing in things like pots of gold at the end of the rainbow and Unicorns and loyalty in boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterIt is called loyalty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo Carnera
To be fair, how many fighter/ promoter teams have had a long successful relationship? Pac/ Arum comes to mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo CarneraJust keeping it real Bro. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterWhat made you so cynical, bitter and twisted in life?Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo CarneraBollocks Mate! we'll wait and see. Remember my prediction about McGuigan and Frampton ? seriously , you've got to stop believing in things like pots of gold at the end of the rainbow and Unicorns and loyalty in boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterIt is called loyalty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Primo Carnera
Not really rocket science to figure out most turn sour at some point.
Since it is often talked about I think the billion dollar deal should be clarified. It is a billion if it goes the full term. There are outs for DAZN and they are already exploring other options. Hearn is a great business man so he might be able to keep it full term but DAZN is supremely interested in the WBSS platform
I agree it’s unlikely to be very entertaining, but interesting, I definitely don’t think BJS will have things all his way. Andrade will be the best boxer he’s been in with by quite a margin and he looks to make the same kind of fight. I haven’t seen his last couple mind you, but he hasn’t been any more inactive or hot and cold than Saunders was for a while.
I would assume the billion dollar number would be very dependent on how many new subscribers they get... By simple calculations dazn would need to have 520,000 subscribers just to pay for this deal(kept throughout the year too :S)... Can't see it lasting. Dazn are probably just trying to make their name famous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Swanson
I have dazn btw, its good, ditched the Canadian sports channels.
Saunders MD?
I'm impressed with Saunders' willingness to travel.
De Gale did it and made good money from it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alpha
Andrade wins. Why? He's the better fighter
Crap styles matchup but good for the division. Andrade is mentally weak and basically overrated on form although home advantage is masssive for him.
Saunders is clearly getting a relative fortune, Eddie isn't going to want his new project derailed at the first hurdle. He's doing his dough for a reason.