Lawsuits Flying, Maskaev Wants More Money

**Joartcc3** · 07-13-2007, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by BIGPOPPAPUMP

It appears the reason WBC heavyweight champ Oleg Maskaev is refusing to sign the contract for his bout with mandatory challenger Samuel Peter is because of the WBC's decision to order what he and his promoter Dennis Rappaport view as an unfair purse split of 55-45 in Maskaev's favor. The usual split is 75-25 in favor of the defending champ. [details]

Makaev is out of line in wanting more money. Fight Peter and if he wins he has a crack at more money, possibly Klitchko.

**Welter_Skelter** · 07-13-2007, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Joartcc3

Makaev is out of line in wanting more money. Fight Peter and if he wins he has a crack at more money, possibly Klitchko.

NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!! Maskaev is the Champ.. it is Sam Peter who needs to WIn the BELT before he can ask for a 45-55 split.. No wonder Maskaev is refusing to sign..

WHo the **** does Sam Peter think he is.. ????

**adamk1304** · 07-13-2007, 01:27 PM

If this is true, than maskaev is right to refuse to sign.

**Derranged_** · 07-13-2007, 01:28 PM

This reminds me of a sports movie in the 90's....SHOW ME THE MONEY!!

**moralesfan1** · 07-13-2007, 02:36 PM

maskaev has a point

i thought he was duckin peter when he was tryna get a klitschko fight instead of his mandatory but he has a point in demanding more money. as a champion, he is only makin about 200K more than the challenger. plus hes old, almost 40 so he wants to make as much money as he can for his family before he retires.

**Double** · 07-13-2007, 02:39 PM

That's what happens when a fight goes to purse bid, live with it.

**Enayze** · 07-13-2007, 02:55 PM

Who does Sam Peter think he is he better take his 25-75 and be happy.

**Brother Blues** · 07-13-2007, 03:58 PM

What!!!?????...shenanigans between Don King and the WBC?...who'd a thunk it???

Oleg might be right...but he may also be in a no-win situation,going up against Don King and the WBC.

**EliteSoldier** · 07-13-2007, 05:47 PM

This fights not going to happen now because Peters camp is ****ing ******ed. The champ gets 75!!! Obviously Samuel Peters camp doesn't believe in their guy enough to take the purse 25-75

Lawsuits Flying, Maskaev Wants More Money