Comments Thread For: Leo Santa Cruz-Leigh Wood: WBA Schedules August 12 Purse Bid Hearing

[Sid-Knee]

He has the regular title, if he does not take the fight, the WBA may just strip him or maybe they can say they agree to step aside to allow LSC/Vargas. Though the WBA has already ruled against that unification bout.

Matchroom was certainly hoping that LSC would vacate the belt and take the Vargas fight but what is the play for Wood if not this fight? It looks like Warrington has to fight his mandatory so who can Wood fight next? I still think he should take this fight. If he beats LSC, that sets up a big fight vs Warrington, should he beat his mandatory.

The 75/25 split is less than ideal for Wood, but he can still end up getting a good payday. Not crazy to think Matchroom could bid like 2.5-3M for this fight. If they want it badly enough, Matchroom should bid a solid amount for this fight. It would be good for their UK subscribers.

You think Leo should be paid over 2 Mill? So by far his biggest payday? Why? That's just messed up business. It makes zero sense.

[Rodtang]

Thanks for the clarification, however your clarification amplifies my problem with the WBA! There should never be, never should have been Interims, Regulars, and Super Champions, all at one weight class! They acknowledge the problem, but keep repeating it. Like I showed you, DuBois just won a "regular" title in June 2022, when they stated the were trying to eliminate these titles in 2021. DuBois is not a Haymon fighter, so you can't blame him!

I totally agree with you, the WBA are shocking. For now, they are starting to clear it up a bit. But it's obvious to see, that some are getting pressured into fights and others seem to be receiving no pressure at all. And it's fairly obvious who the WBA have their more favourable relationships with. That's my opinion anyway. But the ones getting special treatment will have to get on with it eventually. They can't hide for ever.

[Sid-Knee]

I understand what you're saying but didn't they strip Chris Colbert of that secondary title, and order him to fight Gutierrez? Then Gutierrez got sick, and Garcia stepped in, and whooped my man Colbert like he stole something! With that win, is Hector Garcia recognized as the "Regular" champion? Nope! So when Wood won, why did he assume the title of "Regular?" That's not a Haymon fighter. Why is Ryad Merhy a CW "Regular" Champion? Is he a Haymon fighter? Then this happens just recently:

Daniel Dubois Blasts Out Trevor Bryan in Four, Captures WBA Title
June 11, 2022

https://www.boxingscene.com/daniel-dubois-blasts-out-trevor-bryan-four-captures-wba-title-results--166921

Why did he assume a secondary title, but Hector Garcia didn't? DuBois is not a Haymon fighter, and neither was Bryan! So I think the bigger problem is the WBA, not Al Haymon!

The WBA need to have other promoters have fighters with regular titles so as not to look too dodgy for Haymon and his fighters. It's not working though.

[Sid-Knee]

You know what Leo would make..... how exactly?

In order to not go to purse bid, Eddie would match his biggest payday. By going to purse bid at only 25% and being f3cked over, Eddie would have to bid an awful lot to get the fight and pay Leo double or more what his biggest payday was. Eddie isn't going to pay Wood peanuts and a lot less than his last two fights with a bigger fight on the line. That doesn't make sense.

[Sid-Knee]

LSC should have benn stripped, I agree but that's beyond my control.

But you supported him not only keeping the title, but Wood only getting 25% of the split.

I know this was done out of spite, i know how it works on here.

Seeing Wood being paid a lot less than he's worth, or seeing Eddie have to pay millions to get the fight satisfies a spitefulness in you. You're supposed to be a boxing fan who should want the best fights. But no, you support them not happening or having corrupt dealings going on just so you can see a Brit or Eddie take a hit in some way. That's out of spite.

[kiaba360]

Warrington v Wood would pay Wood a lot more for a similar level opponent for a world title shot so I’d imagine Wood goes down that route.

Warrington has to fight his mandatory next, and Wood wants another fight this year. According to Hearn, Wood is interested in facing Lara.

Honestly, I'd rather see Lara/Wood over LSC/Wood.

[Mammoth]

But you supported him not only keeping the title, but Wood only getting 25% of the split.

I know this was done out of spite, i know how it works on here.

Seeing Wood being paid a lot less than he's worth, or seeing Eddie have to pay millions to get the fight satisfies a spitefulness in you. You're supposed to be a boxing fan who should want the best fights. But no, you support them not happening or having corrupt dealings going on just so you can see a Brit or Eddie take a hit in some way. That's out of spite.

I support the title reduction.

Everything else you said is crying. Not bothering with it.

[Mammoth]

In order to not go to purse bid, Eddie would match his biggest payday. By going to purse bid at only 25% and being f3cked over, Eddie would have to bid an awful lot to get the fight and pay Leo double or more what his biggest payday was. Eddie isn't going to pay Wood peanuts and a lot less than his last two fights with a bigger fight on the line. That doesn't make sense.

This is exactly what they should have expected when being in a fight vs Conlan that could have potentially lead to a LSC fight.

[Sid-Knee]

I support the title reduction.

Everything else you said is crying. Not bothering with it.

You agree that Leo should have been stripped, but i'm crying? That doesn't even make any sense.

Why else would you support it then? We both know i'm right. You just don't like the truth. Don't be so spiteful then and i wouldn't need to point it out.

[Sid-Knee]

This is exactly what they should have expected when being in a fight vs Conlan that could have potentially lead to a LSC fight.

I'm sorry i'm not with you? By being in a fight with Conlon, they should expect to be f3cked over and paid less than they did for the Conlan fight? What?

Conlan was the interim title holder so had to fight the regular title holder to do away with the interim belt. Then the winner had to fight Leo for the Super title. However, Leo shouldn't even have the Super in the first place. He should have been stripped a long time ago. And now they're giving a measly split to f3ck Eddie and Wood over... It's corruption.