I've been gone for a few weeks - What's the latest word on boxing?

[Mars_ax]

Floyd set up a new boxing company and plans to take on GBP and Top Rank.

It will probably work, until Floyd retires or loses a fight, then it will go to shit in a hurry, Floyd and his g/f 50 cent haven't got a clue or the intelligence it takes to run a successful business.

[Hulk]

Floyd set up a new boxing company and plans to take on GBP and Top Rank.

It will probably work, until Floyd retires or loses a fight, then it will go to shit in a hurry, Floyd and his g/f 50 cent haven't got a clue or the intelligence it takes to run a successful business.

I agree with that first part as the money train will stay on the rails until Floyd loses or retires.

But, this is supposedly 50 cent becoming a promoter, and he is certainly a proven success in business as is Floyd who has been promoting for years.

Also I find 50 cent to be a lot more likeable and laid back than Floyd, who comes off as a jerk.

[Mars_ax]

Floyd set up a new boxing company and plans to take on GBP and Top Rank.

It will probably work, until Floyd retires or loses a fight, then it will go to shit in a hurry, Floyd and his g/f 50 cent haven't got a clue or the intelligence it takes to run a successful business.

I agree with that first part as the money train will stay on the rails until Floyd loses or retires.

But, this is supposedly 50 cent becoming a promoter, and he is certainly a proven success in business as is Floyd who has been promoting for years.

Also I find 50 cent to be a lot more likeable and laid back than Floyd, who comes off as a jerk.

50 cent is a success in business in what, the music industry? As for Floyd, he's been great at promoting himself, but he doesn't have the brains, people/management skills needed to promote others. Right now Mayweather has leverage in negotiations because he's the highest paid boxer in the sport, but as soon as he becomes inactive, the "promotional" business fizzles.
I really believe Floyd & 50 cent are just playing grabass, and after attracting a lot of attention, the promo co. goes nowhere.

[shza]

Floyd set up a new boxing company and plans to take on GBP and Top Rank.

It will probably work, until Floyd retires or loses a fight, then it will go to shit in a hurry, Floyd and his g/f 50 cent haven't got a clue or the intelligence it takes to run a successful business.

I agree with that first part as the money train will stay on the rails until Floyd loses or retires.

But, this is supposedly 50 cent becoming a promoter, and he is certainly a proven success in business as is Floyd who has been promoting for years.

Also I find 50 cent to be a lot more likeable and laid back than Floyd, who comes off as a jerk.

50 cent is a success in business in what, the music industry? As for Floyd, he's been great at promoting himself, but he doesn't have the brains, people/management skills needed to promote others. Right now Mayweather has leverage in negotiations because he's the highest paid boxer in the sport, but as soon as he becomes inactive, the "promotional" business fizzles.
I really believe Floyd & 50 cent are just playing grabass, and after attracting a lot of attention, the promo co. goes nowhere.

I believe 50 actually made far more money investing in and then selling off his stake in Vitamin Water (when the company was purchased by Coca-Cola) than he ever did in the music industry.

[Hulk]

Floyd set up a new boxing company and plans to take on GBP and Top Rank.

It will probably work, until Floyd retires or loses a fight, then it will go to shit in a hurry, Floyd and his g/f 50 cent haven't got a clue or the intelligence it takes to run a successful business.

I agree with that first part as the money train will stay on the rails until Floyd loses or retires.

But, this is supposedly 50 cent becoming a promoter, and he is certainly a proven success in business as is Floyd who has been promoting for years.

Also I find 50 cent to be a lot more likeable and laid back than Floyd, who comes off as a jerk.

50 cent is a success in business in what, the music industry? As for Floyd, he's been great at promoting himself, but he doesn't have the brains, people/management skills needed to promote others. Right now Mayweather has leverage in negotiations because he's the highest paid boxer in the sport, but as soon as he becomes inactive, the "promotional" business fizzles.
I really believe Floyd & 50 cent are just playing grabass, and after attracting a lot of attention, the promo co. goes nowhere.

50 Cent is a success in:
Music
Movies
Video Games
Clothing line

I agree with your skepticism of the long term success of their promotional company and I doubt they will overtake Top Rank and GBP, but 50 cent is no dummy.

[Master]

These people surround themselves with good management to become a success and that is what they will do to remain successful.