DEVELOPING: John Skipper offered Deontay Wilder a 3-fight deal worth roughly $100M to fight on DAZN yesterday, per sources. Wilder co-manager Shelly Finkel confirmed money “in that ballpark.” Dominic Breazeale at $20M, then two fights with Anthony Joshua valued around $40M per
Wilder and his team are deliberating. One thing is certain: he will defend his heavyweight title against Dominic Breazeale next. A press conference will be held Tuesday in New York. We wait to find out if the fight will land Showtime PPV or DAZN.
Source: Mike Coppinger Twitter account.
Wilder isn't heading to DAZN for almost any price without getting the Joshua fight. That's my point.
That doesn't seem to match with what you posted above?
Astronomical numbers for Wilder.
No reason not to take that money for 2 chances at becoming the undisputed HW champ plus a gimme.
Unless there is ***** in the small print obviously
Exactly my point. Joshua is the only reason that Wilder is worth anything approaching these sums. Showtime don't have Joshua and they don't have the money to get him and match what DAZN are reportedly offering Deontay.
Wilder isn't heading to DAZN for almost any price without getting the Joshua fight. That's my point.
How on earth could they match it? Who would they have him fight for 100m or anywhere close?
Am just giving them the benefit of the doubt. Since it’s showtime and Haymon. And they are meant to have money of something to that effect.
Anthony Joshua....
Exactly my point. Joshua is the only reason that Wilder is worth anything approaching these sums. Showtime don't have Joshua and they don't have the money to get him and match what DAZN are reportedly offering Deontay.
Wilder will take the deal and PBC/Haymon will be fine with it.
If all goes well, Wilder can escape with all the belts and become the top draw in the sport in the process. Which will create a second bidding war.
They would possibly even just join PBC and give Al Haymon dates on DAZN for his fighters which will only give him more leverage in boxing. It will also then open up a ***** ton of match ups on multiple platforms.
ESPN would be possibly either frozen out, or forced to give in in order to make fights which will only be better for boxing. All networks open to all fighters. Match up haven for top fights. Lesser fighters can remain exclusive.
... "If all goes well, Wilder can escape with all the belts and become the top draw in the sport in the process."...
Wilder doesn't even need to escape with all belts or whatever -- he'll get more than enough money in order to lose interest in fighting and retire peacefully...
Wilder will take the deal and PBC/Haymon will be fine with it.
If all goes well, Wilder can escape with all the belts and become the top draw in the sport in the process. Which will create a second bidding war.
They would possibly even just join PBC and give Al Haymon dates on DAZN for his fighters which will only give him more leverage in boxing. It will also then open up a ***** ton of match ups on multiple platforms.
ESPN would be possibly either frozen out, or forced to give in in order to make fights which will only be better for boxing. All networks open to all fighters. Match up haven for top fights. Lesser fighters can remain exclusive.
That’s a good deal, if showtime/Fox match that offer then obviously they would be staying there. I don’t even think they need to match it. If they come close to it then he would probably prefer to stay there.
How on earth could they match it? Who would they have him fight for 100m or anywhere close?
That’s a good deal, if showtime/Fox match that offer then obviously they would be staying there. I don’t even think they need to match it. If they come close to it then he would probably prefer to stay there.