Quote Originally Posted by Klitschkofan
Quote Originally Posted by Saladfingers
I guess so... But it's not as if there are even fighters out there who wouldn't do the same unless they felt the time/scenario wasn't right... If you can make more money to take less of a challenge, it will happen that way.. And at the end of the day it comes down to the fans, if there are enough people who are educated about the fight game, then the best challenger should be the best payday for a fighter. But if not, then you can't fault the fighter.
Well I guess I have been listening to Wladimir Klitschko to much then because all he want's is to fight the best out there and prove it to himself he is the best, he has never mentioned the money factor, he want's to fight first for himself then the fans.
The fact that you belive him in such statements just makes you all the less credible.. Who has W. Klit fought recently... Was Ray Austin a big challenge to him?? Chris Byrd Fighters will take big challenges when they absolutely need to to revive their reputation/careers, or when that fighter also brings in the highest payday.. Otherwise, they are looking for the most money, period. Put yourself in the mindstate of a pro fighter for one second. You'd take a tougher challenge for less money?!?!? WHY? More money means more fans of the sport would pay, or tune in to watch you fight a certain guy. Whether that fighter happens to be the toughest challenge is not the biggest issue for a boxer. If you can't realize this maybe your not quite as sharp as I imagined.