What is the $4 Million Rumor regarding Garcia-Mathysse?

[El Angel]

This fight isn't gonna happen.

[HeroBando]

4 million????????? That's crazy, they are worth 2 total.

It is, but look at the market. Showtime just paid 2.5m for a 15-1 showcase. Then again, they could talk to Mares, who just made 375k vs PDL.

[big_james10]

contractual agreement. it sounds like it is not going to happen. last rumor i heard was that showtime was only going to put out 3 million. but danny wants 2 million, but matthysse since he is a hayman fighter he also wants to 2 million for the fight. so they are trying to stiff hand showtime to put out more money for the fight. don't forget that there is also the undercard 500k for a decent undercard. when it comes down to it, the money is not there. Hayman is trying to rob showtime.

I know this is just a rumor and is likely false like most rumors. However, if Showtime is willing to pay $3 million, GBP should give each fighter $1.25 million. That is more money than either fighter would make against anyone else other than Mayweather and they have to prove themselves in a fight like this to get a Mayweather fight. Also, it's not like either fighter is a big draw.