Bob Arum on 4 million dollar offer, "It was never there"

[Kris Silver]

Ok lets suppose Marg does fight PWill just not when you want him too? What then? Read my last post on this thread. FYI boxing is a business...go ahead read my post. I mean come on ! these guys have to think about their financial future...I'm not saying he is scared of PWill (I dont believe he is) but really, what makes more $ense at this point in his career? Take the risk of fighting a fighter whom he already lost to or take the money and run?

I am not saying that what he is doing right, I am just trying to explain how the sport works...sad but true. You Dig?

Yes it's a business but sport first. But the money is a big factor I accept. It all depends on the scenario though. For eg, Calzaghe was regarded as the SMW #1 when he left there, and LHW #1 when he beat the best there, and still is. So him taking a money fight against a legend for his likely retirement fight, is a more tolerable money fight, and it's not even just that.

The scenario with say Margarito is TOTALLY different. He can't say any of those things which makes him a bit of a mickey mouse #1 in my and quite a few peoples eyes. If they faced each other next week most think Williams wins and becomes #1. Plus that fight is more money for Tony. He could face lesser guys after wards. But to me there's little excuse. Plus also I think he and his team must realise by waiting it out it's pushing Williams out, thus Pauls going to other divisions, he wont be able to make WW soon. So then it's a bit of a sneaky duck I feel. Even if it isn't Tony's intention, it's not his intention to face Paul which is one bad thing, and it's not like he isn't somewhat aware of what his teams motives are, and that PW will likely have to leave WW. Another bad looking thing on Tony.

[Picozo]

Yes it's a business but sport first. But the money is a big factor I accept. It all depends on the scenario though. For eg, Calzaghe was regarded as the SMW #1 when he left there, and LHW #1 when he beat the best there, and still is. So him taking a money fight against a legend for his likely retirement fight, is a more tolerable money fight, and it's not even just that.

The scenario with say Margarito is TOTALLY different. He can't say any of those things which makes him a bit of a mickey mouse #1 in my and quite a few peoples eyes. If they faced each other next week most think Williams wins and becomes #1. Plus that fight is more money for Tony. He could face lesser guys after wards. But to me there's little excuse. Plus also I think he and his team must realise by waiting it out it's pushing Williams out, thus Pauls going to other divisions, he wont be able to make WW soon. So then it's a bit of a sneaky duck I feel. Even if it isn't Tony's intention, it's not his intention to face Paul which is one bad thing, and it's not like he isn't somewhat aware of what his teams motives are, and that PW will likely have to leave WW. Another bad looking thing on Tony.

I agree with you in its entirety, except that I do beleive that they will fight in 09. I also believe that Marg (hopefully) will make a believer out of you and many others by beating PWill. Hey, maybe it will become a trilogy as others before them. Good post by the way.