Comments Thread For: Tim Bradley Talks Khan-Malignaggi, Alexander, Marriage

[LeadUppercut]

Are you a Mayweather fan by any chance? That's the way Mayweather fans think. If boxing was really run on the basis that short term money was the only thing that mattered, it would no longer be a sport. No other sport is run that way. In all other sports the best have to compete against the best. And in the long run, boxing will die as a sport unless boxers respect the fact that it is a sport. And if it dies as a sport, it won't make money.

In any case, Bradley would make very good money indeed if he fought Alexander now; and as I keep pointing out, his bringing up what he was offered to fight him before Alexander had fought any contenders, and when they were with Showtime, and pretending that has any relevance to what he'd be paid to fight him now, when it clearly isn't relevant, is extremely dishonest of him.

I agree with your sentiments..... but, still waiting to hear this "good" offer ?

You're playing soothsayer, lets see how things work out.

[Calilloyd]

I agree with your sentiments..... but, still waiting to hear this "good" offer ?You're playing soothsayer, lets see how things work out.

I asked the same thing. No answers yet though.

[Calilloyd]

Are you a Mayweather fan by any chance? That's the way Mayweather fans think. If boxing was really run on the basis that short term money was the only thing that mattered, it would no longer be a sport. No other sport is run that way. In all other sports the best have to compete against the best. And in the long run, boxing will die as a sport unless boxers respect the fact that it is a sport. And if it dies as a sport, it won't make money.

In any case, Bradley would make very good money indeed if he fought Alexander now; and as I keep pointing out, his bringing up what he was offered to fight him before Alexander had fought any contenders, and when they were with Showtime, and pretending that has any relevance to what he'd be paid to fight him now, when it clearly isn't relevant, is extremely dishonest of him.

It's a business and it's a sport. That's why it's called prize fighting or professional boxing. If you you're only interested in "sports" you can watch people street fight or play football in the park for free. Boxers have every right to get paid well for what they do. Your passion for the sport is not going to take care of them, their family's, or their medical expenses. It's easy to sit back and complain about these fighters wanting to get paid when you're not the one stepping in the ring. And boxing is an individual sport, not a team sport. So of course it's not "run" like other sports.

[LeadUppercut]

These internet warriors crying foul are not gonna put your kids through college or keep a roof over your family's head. In such a violent sport, Get that money Bradley!!!! Cause god forbid if you get seriously injured all these clowns are gonna offer is sympathy and regrets, **** THAT!!! Get yours, homie!!!

And no way Bradley or Alexander get a mill for this fight at this point in there careers.

So why should either of them take such a huge risk for peanuts ?

Lets just summise.....
what if Bradley were to get 2 more creditable wins under his belt, which could put him in a position (if the timing is right) for a multi-million dollar payday to jump to 147 for a Mayweather fight as Floyd looks to wind down his career. Alexander could find himself in exactly the same position.

It may not be the best fighter that gets that HUGE payday, it may be the fighter that has made the best decisions as far as career options go.

You think that it is wise for Bradley to risk that NOW against Alexander for peanuts ?

He will get one chance at this, coz when Mayweather and Pacquiao retire, that fkn huge pile of money will not be sitting there within the grasp of either fighter.

[LeadUppercut]

He's talking about getting married huh? I hope she cheats on him for Devon the Great so he'll be pissed enough to get his chicken ass in the ring.

hahaha Yeah man I really want to see this fight too LOL.

[Dave Rado]

There is nothing to indicate that Bradley has received a better offer than the 150k low-ball. When that happens, your point may be valid. Until then, Bradleys the man at 140, he calls the shots.

You're being so ridiculous that I find it hard to believe you're being serious. If Showtime offered him that much more than a year ago to fight someone who had never fought anyone in the top 50 at the weight, do you really think HBO, who always pay far more than Showtime do anyway, wouldn't offer him more to fight a unified titlist who has two impressive stoppage wins against top 5 opponents? Be real.

[Dave Rado]

So why should either of them take such a huge risk for peanuts ?

Lets just summise.....
what if Bradley were to get 2 more creditable wins under his belt, which could put him in a position (if the timing is right) for a multi-million dollar payday to jump to 147 for a Mayweather fight as Floyd looks to wind down his career. Alexander could find himself in exactly the same position.

It may not be the best fighter that gets that HUGE payday, it may be the fighter that has made the best decisions as far as career options go.

You think that it is wise for Bradley to risk that NOW against Alexander for peanuts ?

He will get one chance at this, coz when Mayweather and Pacquiao retire, that fkn huge pile of money will not be sitting there within the grasp of either fighter.

If Bradley continues to duck Alexander, no way will he get a fight against Pac or Mayweather. Be real. In order to become a big enough star to get a mega-fight like that, he has to start by beating fighters like Alexander.

And where is your evidence that HBO would pay him peanuts? That's not how HBO's operates.

[Dave Rado]

It's a business and it's a sport.

So is football (both versions). So is tennis. So is basketball. So is athletics. So is every other major sport. And the whole point of a sport, any sport, is that the best compete against the best, as they do in all those sports. Otherwise it's not a sport at all.

And when boxing stops being a sport, it will fail as a business, because there will no longer be any reason why fans should give a damn about it. To the extent that that's happened already, that's a major reason why boxing, which used to be one of the most popular of all mainstream sports, is now only a niche sport, which rarely gets covered by the mainstream sports media any more.

[LeadUppercut]

You're being so ridiculous that I find it hard to believe you're being serious. If Showtime offered him that much more than a year ago to fight someone who had never fought anyone in the top 50 at the weight, do you really think HBO, who always pay far more than Showtime do anyway, wouldn't offer him more to fight a unified titlist who has two impressive stoppage wins against top 5 opponents? Use your brain if you have one.

Shoulda, woulda, coulda..... but did they ?

Link plz.

And, how much is " more " ?

[Calilloyd]

So is football (both versions). So is tennis. So is basketball. So is athletics. So is every other major sport. And the whole point of a sport, any sport, is that the best compete against the best, as they do in all those sports. Otherwise it's not a sport at all.

And when boxing stops being a sport, it will fail as a business, because there will no longer be any reason why fans should give a damn about it. To the extent that that's happened already, that's a major reason why boxing, which used to be one of the most popular of all mainstream sports, is now only a niche sport, which rarely gets covered by the mainstream sports media any more.

I think boxing has provided that for the most part. These fights take time and it's unrealistic to expect them to happen immediately with no negotiations. It's not like football or basketball where everything is pre scheduled. Aagin, it's an individual sport that cannot be compred to basketball or football. And it goes without saying that boxing is more of a high risk sport than Tennis.