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I can't stand how people are saying that Tony is ducking Paul Williams when it is simply not the truth.
1. First of all he is less than 14 days passed his biggest and toughest fight, having fought two of the heaviest punchers in the welterweight division, He is probably in a spot where he could take a less grueling fight as long as it is an acceptable welterweight champion or contender.
2. The money that Goosen is offering is most likely legitimate, but the 4 million would not be Margarito's purse, it would be the guaranteed amount for Top Rank for Margarito's services on the night, after which they would split the rest of the profit. So to break things down Margarito's final purse would not be 4 million, it would be a bit more than half of that which is a decent purse but he could make it elsewhere as well.
3. Margarito's team is talking about making a bout on November 1st which would actually not be a problem for making the Williams fight or even taking the Williams offer, because the Goosen offer would set the fight date in early 2009 which is still very doable.
My whole purpose was to point out that Margarito is not ducking Williams and I am certain they will fight again in early 2009 assuming they both keep their titles and maybe even claim a few more along the way. The Williams fight is definitely the fight we all want to see, but we will just have to wait a little bit longer than expected.
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" GOOSSEN OFFERS ARUM $4M FOR WILLIAMS-MARGARITO II!
By G. Leon
Dan Goossen has informed **********.com that Goossen-Tutor Promotions has made Top Rank Inc. a $4M package offer for WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito to face WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams. Williams captured the WBO title from Margarito via unanimous decision last year. If Goossen's offer is accepted the bout would take place in early 2009."
1. First of all he is less than 14 days passed his biggest and toughest fight, having fought two of the heaviest punchers in the welterweight division, He is probably in a spot where he could take a less grueling fight as long as it is an acceptable welterweight champion or contender.
2. The money that Goosen is offering is most likely legitimate, but the 4 million would not be Margarito's purse, it would be the guaranteed amount for Top Rank for Margarito's services on the night, after which they would split the rest of the profit. So to break things down Margarito's final purse would not be 4 million, it would be a bit more than half of that which is a decent purse but he could make it elsewhere as well.
3. Margarito's team is talking about making a bout on November 1st which would actually not be a problem for making the Williams fight or even taking the Williams offer, because the Goosen offer would set the fight date in early 2009 which is still very doable.
My whole purpose was to point out that Margarito is not ducking Williams and I am certain they will fight again in early 2009 assuming they both keep their titles and maybe even claim a few more along the way. The Williams fight is definitely the fight we all want to see, but we will just have to wait a little bit longer than expected.
Opinions?
" GOOSSEN OFFERS ARUM $4M FOR WILLIAMS-MARGARITO II!
By G. Leon
Dan Goossen has informed **********.com that Goossen-Tutor Promotions has made Top Rank Inc. a $4M package offer for WBA welterweight champion Antonio Margarito to face WBO welterweight champion Paul Williams. Williams captured the WBO title from Margarito via unanimous decision last year. If Goossen's offer is accepted the bout would take place in early 2009."
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