Comments Thread For: Fighting Words: Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach isn't ideal, but neither are the circumstances

[richardt]

Sure let's blame Loma for a clear pattern that Tank has shown over his what is it 11 year career. This exactly is why he keeps doing it 'cos he knows he can pull a wool over so many of your eyes. Have given him benefit of the doubt 'cos I like his fighting style but dude is a complete joke at this point.

Tank as I've said is far from blameless in his opponent selections, but the fact is, I blame Loma for the Tank fight because he backed out of a fight that was deep in the negotiations. Choosing Roach over some genuinely solid lightweights is a ridiculous move by Tank.

[James Hunt]

Garry Jonas' Boxing Scene has lately written hit pieces about Turki and PR "articles" regarding PBC.
Garry Jonas and PBC teaming up against Turki?

[Roadblock]

So exactly what class of fighter is he if he won't test himself against the best? Easy to look great if you are fighting overmatched fighters or fighters at a disadvantage. I like Tank but this pattern is just indefensible at this point. Dude is straight ducking any major smoke. Let's call it what it is.

Who is the best, the guy Tank cant beat? Ive been on boxing 50 yrs I know when Im looking at a real fighter no matter who they fight, I wish he would fight the top 3 guys I hate how promoters nursemaid great fighters effectively stifling their careers, Tank is a racehorse they need to let the reins go for crying out loud.

[SteveM]

so we are to believe roach is a better opponent than Andy Cruz or Keyshawn Davis?

[Apollo7]

Surprise surprise

[Left Hook Louie]

He is neither a fraud or a hype job he can fight like fck and capable of beating anyone near his size in the world.

I hate crap opponents as much as the next guy but its doesnt change the class of fighter that Tank is.

This right here is what makes it so frustrating.
The easiest and most obvious remedy available to all of us:
STOP BUYING BS PPV EVENTS
This is only free markets in action. Make wise choices and let the markets set the producers' prices.
It's not hard and it's not rocket science.
Jaysus.

[Left Hook Louie]

At the end of the day I feel like the fans are to blame. If we didn't support this nonsense these fights would not be taking place.

Exactly right.
STOP BUYING BS PPV EVENTS
Even if Turkey al Sandwich twists arms to lower prices to $20.

[Left Hook Louie]

I hate how promoters nursemaid great fighters effectively stifling their careers, Tank is a racehorse they need to let the reins go for crying out loud.

It's not as if Davis has no say in all this.
Yeah, the promotion machines are a problem but ultimately Davis and others like him can pursue true greatness if they really want to.
Does Davis want that?

[Poopdick]

is the an apologist speech? I got as far as "it's better than nothing" and quit reading...

[Mr. David]

Garry Jonas' Boxing Scene has lately written hit pieces about Turki and PR "articles" regarding PBC.
Garry Jonas and PBC teaming up against Turki?

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