Comments Thread For: Jamel Herring Says He Wants to Help Advise Frank Martin In The Wake of Shakur Stevenson Fiasco

[Lefty0616]

It was never about the title. It was about the money. His purse in his last fight was $250K, which Martin didn't deny. And he was offered $1 million for the Stevenson fight, which Frank confirmed. He wanted more. The title shot and the chance to beat a high ranking guy had no value. Retirement money was all he was concerned about. He really thought he would lose. And no one can do anything about that.

Don't know what Herring is talking about.

Herring, at least you showed up somewhere.... because you weren't present during your fight with Shakur, lol. Just jokes.

I agree that Martin backed out of his fight with Shakur, because he was essentially offered peanuts. $1 mil is not really a lot - and that's due to what's usually left after everyone takes their share to include Uncle Sam.

I also agree that Martin needs quite a few pointers to beat Shakur. Martin is not that good. A sure loss (it will be a loss) against Stevenson will derail his career.

[Jamel H]

Herring, at least you showed up somewhere.... because you weren't present during your fight with Shakur, lol. Just jokes.

I agree that Martin backed out of his fight with Shakur, because he was essentially offered peanuts. $1 mil is not really a lot - and that's due to what's usually left after everyone takes their share to include Uncle Sam.

I also agree that Martin needs quite a few pointers to beat Shakur. Martin is not that good. A sure loss (it will be a loss) against Stevenson will derail his career.

Aye I can take a joke. Nothing personal, I just want to help fighters. That’s all.

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

Yea, I’m not managing fighters to cheat anyone or do a get rich scheme. I think Frank has a lot to offer, and I’d rather see him fight than sit at home watching the world go by. People also don’t realize it’s a lot you can do to put money in a fighters pocket, like endorsements and sponsorship alone. I’d rather see a fighter be comfortable than to worry about when their next payday will come. I don’t see why I’m criticized for helping a fellow fighter out, but keyboard warriors just love to show ignorance, I guess.

I'm glad that you're doing it . It's righteous to help others out I'm always happy to see a fighter , or any working person put more money in their pocket. You never know how long your career is going to last so you'd better take advantage of every opportunity. Sponsors also help make business contacts for after boxing. Ignore the naysayers, you're doing a good thing.

[Jamel H]

I'm glad that you're doing it . It's righteous to help others out I'm always happy to see a fighter , or any working person put more money in their pocket. You never know how long your career is going to last so you'd better take advantage of every opportunity. Sponsors also help make business contacts for after boxing. Ignore the naysayers, you're doing a good thing.

All love, I’ll let the work do the talking in the end.

[Joe shmo]

That’s the thing, these titles are going vacant. We all know that. I’m sure if he can’t get another crack going the WBC route, they’ll be other routes he can go. I have a good relationship with the WBC, WBA, and WBO. All it takes is a phone call truthfully.

I wish u the best man. U seem to b a good dude outside the ring and I liked that u were dedicated to the sport and always challenged urself. I hope u do well in this new advisory position u got going. Thank u for ur service by the way. Are u still gonna fight too or just focus on advising?

[Lefty0616]

Aye I can take a joke. Nothing personal, I just want to help fighters. That’s all.

You cool in my book!

[Jsmooth9876]

Bro jumped in here to shut you couch potatoes down right quick lol

[BlackRobb]

Glad you asked. From what I was told from those close to him a few weeks back, he’s signed under EJ in terms of promotion but not the PBC itself. As of recently though I think he’s been in negotiations with Tank, but overall a promoter and advisor and two different things. I just didn’t want to see the man sit on the bench while the division is hot, and I have great relationship with Errol so I would've sat with my bro.

Makes sense, but if Errol doesn't know how to capitalize on a hot 135 lb. division, I doubt advice will help him. Martin can literally fall out of bed and find a big fight in that division. Muratella, Davis, Pit Bull, etc.

Too many guys not qualified to promote now have promotional licenses. Errol Spence promoting fighters is like me cutting diamonds. It pains me to say this, but boxing was much better with just King and Arum. At least with King and Arum, fighters who wanted to fight were able to. Now, everyone is sitting around trying to move like Floyd or snag a Canelo lottery ticket. The sport is sad.