Do you agree with Ruiz’s demands?

[p4pking]

Sure, why not? I agree with either of the fighters demands, but that is never what matters in negotiating a fight. To be honest Im surprised there was such an iron clad rematch clause in place considering Ruiz was a late replacement hardly anyone gave a prayer of winning, but I guess thats good business. Therefore good for Ruiz squeezing and demanding anything he can out of this, as had there not been a rematch clause he’d obviously be in such a better position. He’s getting undersold and underpaid for this no matter what if you just base it on what each guy is currently worth and forget prior agreements. Im more bothered that Saudi Arabia isnt boycotted being the shithole that it is, but this isnt the place to get into that.

[Mark TKO]

Yep I'd be demanding fucking everything if I was in ruiz shoes - heavyweight champion and being stiffed in a rematch deal. As I said on the other thread I didn't realise rematch clauses clarified purse deals. That's just fucking wrong in my book being worth less than the man you beat.

I wouldn't be happy fighting in Saudi Arabia either. Wonder how many Mexican / American / brits will travel to this one....

[TitoFan]

We're being too harsh on the Saudis.

I'm sure they'll pay spectators handsomely to cheer wildly, befitting a heavyweight championship fight. No knowledge of boxing needed.... just yell and scream and cheer your ass off whenever someone hits someone else. Laser shows and gaudy entrances? Please..... the Saudis have the money to put super-sized holograms up there of both fighters. Piped-in uproar sound will be expertly and seamlessly mixed in whenever there's an unexpected lull from the paid audience.

[greynotsoold]

Saudi Arabia is a financial win for the fighters because the Saudis will not tax their purses. In either the US or the UK the visiting fighter would pay 30% off the top.

[Master]

Saudi Arabia is a financial win for the fighters because the Saudis will not tax their purses. In either the US or the UK the visiting fighter would pay 30% off the top.

Even in Las Vegas?

[greynotsoold]

Saudi Arabia is a financial win for the fighters because the Saudis will not tax their purses. In either the US or the UK the visiting fighter would pay 30% off the top.

Even in Las Vegas?

I believe it is part of the Federal tax rules, so yes. I don't know if individual states have similar taxes.

[Ron Swanson]

These are simply some real dudes. Win or lose I’m a fan

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