Joshua Shamelessly Ducks Wilder. Refuses to give him 50%. Disgrace.

[Dark Lord Al]

"It will be 50-50 or else we don't see a fight."

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/g...medium=twitter


Some people try and blame Wilder by pointing out his biggest purse is 5% of Joshua's and has only one belt and is less famous. But that shit ain't the truth. If Joshua was true champion why ain't he fought in America yet? Scared. Just as Wilder says. True champion would give Wilder the money he demands. Fact.

Does it mean Wilder is now the BESTESTIST ?

[powerpuncher]

It probably should be 50/50. I get that AJ can outsell Wilder, but Wilder has proven to be a legitimate fighter that has a real chance to beat AJ. I don’t really see either being the champion over the other. Them fighting each other is the only way to settle it.

[Gandalf]

It probably should be 50/50. I get that AJ can outsell Wilder, but Wilder has proven to be a legitimate fighter that has a real chance to beat AJ. I don’t really see either being the champion over the other. Them fighting each other is the only way to settle it.

Agreed. It should be 50:50. It's not Wilder's fault the Brits will watch any old fight and fill a stadium. It's Toryism to think 'I'm the man, I deserve lots of money!' The other fighter is a champ too and is risking his life. Be a gentleman and give him his share.

[Fenster]

It probably should be 50/50. I get that AJ can outsell Wilder, but Wilder has proven to be a legitimate fighter that has a real chance to beat AJ. I don’t really see either being the champion over the other. Them fighting each other is the only way to settle it.

Agreed. It should be 50:50. It's not Wilder's fault the Brits will watch any old fight and fill a stadium. It's Toryism to think 'I'm the man, I deserve lots of money!' The other fighter is a champ too and is risking his life. Be a gentleman and give him his share.

Agreed.

[imp]

Disagree.

60-40..possibly 55-45?

Who has x2 belts?

Who sells out stadiums?

I have no idea who is the best out of these two fighters but when it comes down to business, it's pretty obvious that AJ is the bigger name.

[Primo Carnera]

unfortunately this is how it is. on one hand Wilder is saying "give me this , give me that." and yeah, it's a unification between the top 2 in the division , so fair enough.
on the other hand , Joshua could say to Wilder "ok , YOU GIVE ME 30 million!" because that's what he would probably earn over here.
and that's without even discussing Where the fight would be held.
I'm not saying it's right or fair, but the reality is either Joshua gets a bigger slice of the pie and home advantage or It just doesn't happen.

[brocktonblockbust]

To take less than 50% for either one of them is humiliating. It seems that 50/50 is the best way to go here. Of course Joshua can sell more tickets.

[Fenster]

unfortunately this is how it is. on one hand Wilder is saying "give me this , give me that." and yeah, it's a unification between the top 2 in the division , so fair enough.
on the other hand , Joshua could say to Wilder "ok , YOU GIVE ME 30 million!" because that's what he would probably earn over here.
and that's without even discussing Where the fight would be held.
I'm not saying it's right or fair, but the reality is either Joshua gets a bigger slice of the pie and home advantage or It just doesn't happen.

[Fenster]

Disagree.

60-40..possibly 55-45?

Who has x2 belts?

Who sells out stadiums?

I have no idea who is the best out of these two fighters but when it comes down to business, it's pretty obvious that AJ is the bigger name.

[Spicoli]

AJ is the draw and becoming very well known to the American audience from what I see. For a guy who's had his last 2,3 ? 'mega fights' fall apart and is now lined up to face guys AJ knocked out a year + ago Wilder should be offering whatever it takes to force AJ into a showdown, not setting up fake loopholes to fight another stool warmer. Not saying he should take a suckers cut but for as confident as he is with his Tyson like *spit take* one hit bricks he can consider it an investment.

[palmerq]

Wladimir gave 50/50 splits to hate and ibragimov to make sure the unification fights happened, not completely relevant but wotever......

[Syntax Error]

I fear this will be Riddick Bowe V Lennox Lewis all over again.

The two fighters' camps will fart about, whining about percentages & paydays etc, instead of just making arguably the hottest fight in the sport right now, meanwhile, one of both of them will probably get derailed along the way & if they do fight, no one will give a damn, or much like Bowe/Lewis, never fight at all, then spend the next twenty five years blaming each other for the fight not happening.

[smashup]

Wilder and his team are completely missing the bigger picture.
If AJ beats Parker next then he'll hold 3 belts to Wilders 1 instead of 2 v 1.
That's only gonna strengthen AJ and Hearns hand in any future negotiation.
AJ is box office Wilder isn't and has been badly promoted to the point where the man on the street doesn't even know who he is.
Pretty sure the USA have not had many unknown Heavyweight champions in the past.
If Wilders as good as he thinks he shouldn't hesitate but I'm actually with Swanson on this one and would love to know what exactly Hearn did offer him.
If a 60-40 split in AJs favour was on offer then I'd say it's Wilder doing the ducking.
Hope this gets made in 2018 while both fighters are in their prime.

[Master]

"It will be 50-50 or else we don't see a fight."

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/g...medium=twitter


Some people try and blame Wilder by pointing out his biggest purse is 5% of Joshua's and has only one belt and is less famous. But that shit ain't the truth. If Joshua was true champion why ain't he fought in America yet? Scared. Just as Wilder says. True champion would give Wilder the money he demands. Fact.

Does it mean Wilder is now the BESTESTIST ?

True dat

[Fenster]

"It will be 50-50 or else we don't see a fight."

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/g...medium=twitter


Some people try and blame Wilder by pointing out his biggest purse is 5% of Joshua's and has only one belt and is less famous. But that shit ain't the truth. If Joshua was true champion why ain't he fought in America yet? Scared. Just as Wilder says. True champion would give Wilder the money he demands. Fact.

Does it mean Wilder is now the BESTESTIST ?

Yes.