Tszyu is not ready yet. Not sure what his team are all about - it's not legacy or he'd be stepped up. Fighting Soro at this point would be a step up. Let alone Lara or Jermell.
I'd have him fight a C+/B- level fighter in the US and then go for Castano. It looks like they are not confident that he can get past that hurdle though so they're trying to do a Jeff Horn.
Dodgy scoring in Oz to get a title and then get more money from a top champion - for Crawford read Charlo or whoever has the titles at that point. Jeff Horn made more money from boxing than he ever ought to have done based on his talent - maxed out earnings.
Of course as a hardcore fan, I want the immediate rematch, but legacy doesn't provide for your family. If Tszyu's team indeed offer the $10mil they've been dangling for a top contender to come to Australia, I would consider that. It's a Winnable fight, make a ton of $, then you can revisit the Charlo fight
If they said 10 mil, Castano should ask for 20. They're trying to buy a title, so make them pay. Do they have 10 mil+ worth of confidence, or will they offer less and hope lightning hits the outhouse?
Whichever location makes the most business makes the most sense. If Castano can make more money is Australia which he will, then fight shouldbe there.
If I were Castano I would be reluctant because of how some of the Australian judges cards have looked in the past. I understand what you mean about following the money, but the Champ should be able to make the final decision. If he decides to fight in AU because of the $ then so be it. I see your point though
With these ridiculous draws they've been giving Costano, I'd be real choosey about where the fights are held from now on. How about some home field in Brazil for a change. Forget the US. And forget Australia too. They are too biased.
Very true, good point.. .. and Costano and Jermel are both champions so the rematch will be in Argentina .. anything else and boxing is rigged.
You are crazy if you go to Argentina to fight an Argentinean champ. You literally have ko the home fighter and in some occasions, that won't help. See coggi vs gonzalez. You think the states are rigged. There they do it for the nation.
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