Comments Thread For: Arnold Barboza Says Matchroom Refused To Increase Purse For Paro Fight

[Rodtang]

So Catterrall went from wanting Taylor, to Prograis, to nothing! Sad!

Well he'll probably get Prograis after they win their respective fights. And he'll still want Taylor, and it's still doable as Arum and Hearn can work together if they all really want it. So we'll see.

[Bronx2245]

Well he'll probably get Prograis after they win their respective fights. And he'll still want Taylor, and it's still doable as Arum and Hearn can work together if they all really want it. So we'll see.

Really? When is the last time that happened for a BIG fight, without a purse bid? They can't even make Bivol vs. Beterbiev!!!

[Rodtang]

Really? When is the last time that happened for a BIG fight, without a purse bid? They can't even make Bivol vs. Beterbiev!!!

They have in the past. Imo it's Arum stopping B Vs B . Bob seems to be happy to make the fights until it's someone he knows is a real threat. That's why he had no interest in Loma fighting Haney, and Lopez fighting Haney. But now that he has Haney? Different story. He'll have no issue making Taylor Vs Catterall, because he won't see Taylor losing if he can get past Lopez. Catterall put in a career best and Taylor had a stinker and was out of shape, just for Catteral to be on Taylor's level. If Taylor gets it right, he'll make lighter work next time. Bob knows this.

[Bronx2245]

They have in the past. Imo it's Arum stopping B Vs B . Bob seems to be happy to make the fights until it's someone he knows is a real threat. That's why he had no interest in Loma fighting Haney, and Lopez fighting Haney. But now that he has Haney? Different story. He'll have no issue making Taylor Vs Catterall, because he won't see Taylor losing if he can get past Lopez. Catterall put in a career best and Taylor had a stinker and was out of shape, just for Catteral to be on Taylor's level. If Taylor gets it right, he'll make lighter work next time. Bob knows this.

Bob has Ramirez and Barboza on deck for the Taylor vs. Lopez winner, and I wouldn't be surprised if he re-signs Haney if both Haney and Lopez win! When is the last time TR vs. MR happened? No Fury vs. Joshua, no Beterbiev vs. Bivol, and we didn't get Haney vs. Loma when Haney was at MR!

[Rodtang]

Bob has Ramirez and Barboza on deck for the Taylor vs. Lopez winner, and I wouldn't be surprised if he re-signs Haney if both Haney and Lopez win! When is the last time TR vs. MR happened? No Fury vs. Joshua, no Beterbiev vs. Bivol, and we didn't get Haney vs. Loma when Haney was at MR!

Yeah there's not been too many recently, but if it suits both they will I believe. If Lopez wins, I agree he'll fight those guys. Taylor won't imo. He has no interest in rematches. Especially with Ramirez. He may do the Catterall one, but that's about it. And it's only to shut people up, not because he actually wants that fight. As you know, I'm a Taylor fan. I hope he beats Lopez then rematches Catterall. If Ramirez and Barboza fight, I hope its Arnold that wins, in the hope JT fights him. I have no desire to see him fight Ramirez again.

[Bronx2245]

Yeah there's not been too many recently, but if it suits both they will I believe. If Lopez wins, I agree he'll fight those guys. Taylor won't imo. He has no interest in rematches. Especially with Ramirez. He may do the Catterall one, but that's about it. And it's only to shut people up, not because he actually wants that fight. As you know, I'm a Taylor fan. I hope he beats Lopez then rematches Catterall. If Ramirez and Barboza fight, I hope its Arnold that wins, in the hope JT fights him. I have no desire to see him fight Ramirez again.

Taylor is risking his life, trying to remain @ 140, for the fights! It will catch up to him eventually!

[Rodtang]

Taylor is risking his life, trying to remain @ 140, for the fights! It will catch up to him eventually!

I don't think it's as bad as people think. He messed up for the last camp and left too much to lose, too late on. He shifted it to make weight, but was a wreck in the ring. I'd imagine he'd get it right this time.

[Bronx2245]

I don't think it's as bad as people think. He messed up for the last camp and left too much to lose, too late on. He shifted it to make weight, but was a wreck in the ring. I'd imagine he'd get it right this time.

I think he was talking 147, because he knew it's time to move up! Now he sees Lopez, KingRy, and soon Haney @ 140, and he's knows those are BIG money fights!