Boxers fight for MONEY not glory. Fact.

[TitoFan]

Any pro fighter who does not fight for money as one off the primary reasons he fights, should lose his licence there and then, as he is clearly punch drunk.

"One of..." Very important qualifier, and very different from "only."

[Fenster]

To lump all fighters into one category with such a sweeping statement, seems ludicrous, IMO. You got your fighters that only care about money, and you got your fighters that truly enjoy the sport, and care about their place in boxing history. Maybe when you're starting out, or when you're a journeyman fighter, maybe then you only care about money. But when you've reached the upper echelons of the sport, and you've already made your first few millions... how much more money do you really need? If I thought that money was the ONLY thing that all fighters ever cared about, I'd probably wouldn't be such a fan.

Can you name the fighters that have earned a few million who then chase nothing but glory (resume enhancing) fights at the expense of bigger money? (That was one of the questions asked in the very FIRST post of this thread. It wasn't just a title )

Money dictates the match-up. If the money isn't RIGHT the fight doesn't happen. Simple as.

[Dizaster]

To lump all fighters into one category with such a sweeping statement, seems ludicrous, IMO. You got your fighters that only care about money, and you got your fighters that truly enjoy the sport, and care about their place in boxing history. Maybe when you're starting out, or when you're a journeyman fighter, maybe then you only care about money. But when you've reached the upper echelons of the sport, and you've already made your first few millions... how much more money do you really need? If I thought that money was the ONLY thing that all fighters ever cared about, I'd probably wouldn't be such a fan.

Can you name the fighters that have earned a few million who then chase nothing but glory (resume enhancing) fights at the expense of bigger money? (That was one of the questions asked in the very FIRST post of this thread. It wasn't just a title )

Money dictates the match-up. If the money isn't RIGHT the fight doesn't happen. Simple as.

What if fighters avoid big pay days to go after fights which pay less, but are less risky.. Hence to keep their zero.. But that's not really fighting for glory either.. it's fighting to look good on paper.... Even if it costs you money...

If I was a boxer i'd fight for glory...

[JazMerkin]

To lump all fighters into one category with such a sweeping statement, seems ludicrous, IMO. You got your fighters that only care about money, and you got your fighters that truly enjoy the sport, and care about their place in boxing history. Maybe when you're starting out, or when you're a journeyman fighter, maybe then you only care about money. But when you've reached the upper echelons of the sport, and you've already made your first few millions... how much more money do you really need? If I thought that money was the ONLY thing that all fighters ever cared about, I'd probably wouldn't be such a fan.

Can you name the fighters that have earned a few million who then chase nothing but glory (resume enhancing) fights at the expense of bigger money? (That was one of the questions asked in the very FIRST post of this thread. It wasn't just a title )

Money dictates the match-up. If the money isn't RIGHT the fight doesn't happen. Simple as.

What if fighters avoid big pay days to go after fights which pay less, but are less risky.. Hence to keep their zero.. But that's not really fighting for glory either.. it's fighting to look good on paper.... Even if it costs you money...

If I was a boxer i'd fight for glory...

We all say that, but none of us are world-class boxers we can't really comment. Most fighters go after the bigger payday regardless IMO. The reason we're seeing more big fights recently is because promoters are having to cut their share (e.g. Pacquiao-Hatton) to make it happen.

[awdleyfuturehalloffamer]

What about Juan Manuel Marquez against Chris John. He went to his hometown and apparently he got a ridiculous low purse.

Not only a low purse but a ridiculously home cookin decision against him. From what i say, marquez won that fight.

[Puya]

Felix Trinidad have fought for glory. Did Trinidad duck anybody?

I remember that if Tito was to beat B-Hop he want it RJJ

[LEGION]

Can anyone recall a fighter refusing a greater payday to make a more important (as in resume enhancing) fight?

For example - Mosley turned down around $12m for a third fight with Oscar to unify with Wright for about $2m.. but I believe the Oscar fight fell through because Mosley was demanding MORE than $12million. So wasn't really about Mosley looking to enhance his legacy.

For what reason - other than wonga - do pro fighters fight? Money drives every decision, no?

Kid Thunder......................... so I disagree Fen'

[XaduBoxer]

If PAC fights one of the 147 belt holders for his 7th division title instead of waiting for the huge money fighting the winner of PBF-JMM then PAC is fighting for legacy over money...
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[Mr140]

Well then tell me why Evander Keeps fight i heard alot about his money problems but he should of retired long before that i mean my god. He fights for glory and the sad part is it going to hurt him some time i am a huge Evander Holyfeild fan i just wish they would of gave him the win he deserved and let him have his happy ending but i guess they could not.

[JazMerkin]

Well then tell me why Evander Keeps fight i heard alot about his money problems but he should of retired long before that i mean my god. He fights for glory and the sad part is it going to hurt him some time i am a huge Evander Holyfeild fan i just wish they would of gave him the win he deserved and let him have his happy ending but i guess they could not.

He's only fighting because of his money problems and because he can't stop having kids. Probably the best example of someone fighting for money. All these guys only fight on for money, the only possible (and I say this because I'm not sure) exception I can think of is Roy Jones.

[Fenster]

Evander chases glory, like most of them, but money is still his no.1 priority. If the money wasn't there he wouldn't fight. Simple as.

I'll let Evander explain it...

on Wlad Klitschko - "I’m trying to get Klitchsko to understand that if you go out there and entertain, you’ll make a lot of money. When you entertain somebody, you’re doing what they like, not necessarily what you like all the time. You’re entertaining them and they’re paying the money. You win and then your next payday is going to be even bigger because that’s what entertainment is. That’s boxing. That’s what the sport is all about.

on a 3rd Tyson fight - “You have to consider anything if the price is right and the timing is right. Last time we met, I earned $35million for nine minutes work.

People always say ‘Tyson bit you’. They never say ‘hey, you made $35m dollars’. They look at the negative part and say ‘you got bit on the ear, that gotta hurt’. Well I was saying to myself ‘he can bite this one for $35m too’.

“I prayed straight after and God reminded me, ‘You won, you had a good attitude and you made $35m and the whole world loves you and says you’re so respectful’."

more Evander on Wlad and Foreman - I know how boxing works. Realistically there ain't no reason for him (Wlad) to fight me - besides the money. Look at me and George Foreman. I didn't want to fight him [in 1991] because he was the same age I am now. I wanted to fight Tyson but my manager pointed out I'd get $22m to beat George first. I saw the sense in that."

Big interview: Evander Holyfield talks to Donald McRae | Sport | The Guardian

It's all about the money!!!

[Fenster]

Well then tell me why Evander Keeps fight i heard alot about his money problems but he should of retired long before that i mean my god. He fights for glory and the sad part is it going to hurt him some time i am a huge Evander Holyfeild fan i just wish they would of gave him the win he deserved and let him have his happy ending but i guess they could not.

He's only fighting because of his money problems and because he can't stop having kids. Probably the best example of someone fighting for money. All these guys only fight on for money, the only possible (and I say this because I'm not sure) exception I can think of is Roy Jones.

Sorry for the repeat but I like this quote

"Fighters want to fight for titles, but not as much as we want to fight for MONEY." Roy Jones jr

[Mr140]

Well you got a point but i mean look he had enough money quite a while ago to call it a day i mean you only need so much money or maybe not. I mean Holyfeild pissed away over 300 million dallors but when he had all the money he still kept fighting even when he was getting well past it. I mean when you have hep and stiff heart start to question why he keep doing it. And yea he would not do it for free but no one does a job for free. I honestly think he wants his glory day back even more then money i think wants to be the champion he used to be and thats the sad part really because those days are so far gone i cant even remeber them at all now.

[JazMerkin]

Well then tell me why Evander Keeps fight i heard alot about his money problems but he should of retired long before that i mean my god. He fights for glory and the sad part is it going to hurt him some time i am a huge Evander Holyfeild fan i just wish they would of gave him the win he deserved and let him have his happy ending but i guess they could not.

He's only fighting because of his money problems and because he can't stop having kids. Probably the best example of someone fighting for money. All these guys only fight on for money, the only possible (and I say this because I'm not sure) exception I can think of is Roy Jones.

Sorry for the repeat but I like this quote

"Fighters want to fight for titles, but not as much as we want to fight for MONEY." Roy Jones jr

Lol, yeah I was thinkin more of his decision to fight on post-Calzaghe, and considering how he was after the Sheikha fight he looks in no hurry to quit, can't see that he needs the money

[Mr140]

Well Jaz when your a fighter whole life maybe its hard to let it go because your not sure what to do with your self when you stop.