Comments Thread For: Arum on Fury-Usyk: The Alleged Saudi Money Would Far Exceed Any Other Place

[Liondw]

There appears to be little atmosphere at these Saudi sports events. But yes, the most money.

The athletes aren't that bothered if they fought in an empty stadium, if they're getting paid millions.

[VislorTurlough]

Various Middle East nations have been doing a mass advertising blitz to reset their image. Throwing down for these events is part of that makeover. Only one problem - you could be in serious jeopardy if you make a legal misjudgment with local women. Pass

[BADGERBHOY]

I have read from two different sources that Usyk asked for 70/30 in the rematch. No mention of if he won. Then Fury came back and said no rematch, then said ok and asked for 50/50, a fair split as Usyk is not a huge draw, not a huge puncher as HW and Fury is the draw regardless if Usyk won a UD or not. So really, trying to negotiage the terms of the rematch before the first fight happens, is a bit ridiculous, and IMO, a sign that Usyk was hesitant. I then watched Warren read direct messages on a podcast where Usyk's manager said clearly, Usyk has gone to Ukraine, he is done talking, and that is was not Fury or Warren's fault.

The next day, Usyk's team launched a "this is Fury ducking" mass media campaign, a telltale sign that it was Usyk's fault. Which has fooled people like you, and as many people dislike Fury already, Usyk knew what he was doing with media blitz.

Trust me, I'm not being dumb. You have fallen for a bunch of bs. Both guys k ow that the Saudis are offering huge money in November, that is why the fight isn't happening. Fury is keeping the drama going by talking about a summer unification fight. You have to be smart enough to see what is actually happening.

Wait you think that 50:50 in a rematch is fair? Usyk would be undisputed and Fury would be the contender, and he should get half the money? Give me some of what you're on.

[tokon]

Joshua & Wilder are supposed to be fighting at the end of the year , they are the clowns

Ok, add them to the list with other big idiot!

[Roberto Vasquez]

Fury claimed he wanted 500 million to fight Usyk once the funny thing there is everyone laughed and thought it was funny but the real funny thing is he expects closer to those figures then people realize and no amount of money can by him courage if that’s the case now look him still saying he’ll fight Usyk for the same deal he agreed to as if that deal is still on the table ? Lol

Fury is worse then Wilder was because he’s his own boss ,Wilder is still a puppet for PBC and takes orders it’s actually in his contract who he can and can’t fight in the end unless a certain someone gives it the o.k till this day . Lol

The sad thing is Fury fans will continue to make excuses for him while he gets rich off their support. They are enablers

[juggernaut666]

The sad thing is Fury fans will continue to make excuses for him while he gets rich off their support. They are enablers

They should lap it up as much as they can he’s on his way out even with his fanbase pressuring him now and this guy doesn’t have a champion mentality and without that you can’t be an all time great in this sport . If he chose to retire right now with the title defenses he’s had the real fans of boxing off this forum would hound him so much he’d lose it again and go into another downward spiral on social media .

[Zelda]

How about host these sport events in places where they are actually appreciated instead of some soulless desert backwater.

It appears soulless desert backwaters are willing to pay a lot more than those where it is appreaciated.