HBO is kicking themselves in the ass right now....

[Deevel916]

Let's see...

Either HBO overpays to give the fans what they want, or the fans don't get the fight they want and demand?

Not a hard choice for HBO to make a fight in demand.

Both guys were only willing to fight if they got paid for the fight.

You're right, but now what happened was, HBO dished out millions for a fight that ******, had a poor gate turnout, and turned off many casual fights who tuned in. If I was running HBO, I would be pissed.

[chiguy91]

couldnt predict this fights outcome, so cant blame em, they were both ranked top of the 140 lb division. they have some pretty good fights coming up, so maybe theyll get money back from those cards...

[jrosales13]

Let's see...

Either HBO overpays to give the fans what they want, or the fans don't get the fight they want and demand?

Not a hard choice for HBO to make a fight in demand.

Both guys were only willing to fight if they got paid for the fight.

Carnal, en serio are you dense? Do you work for HBO?

Why does HBO have to overpay? Why do they have to outbid themselves? HBO runs the town. You pay Bradley 600k and Alexander 500k to fight each other. Where else would they get that money? You pay Berto 250 to fight somebody like Hernandez.

You do not need to over pay...Why is overpaying or no fight an option? Why not pay accordingly or see where else they could get that payday. I bet you they come running back to HBO because they don't have the name of a Mayweather or a Pacquiao.

[ИATAS]

You're right, but now what happened was, HBO dished out millions for a fight that ******, had a poor gate turnout, and turned off many casual fights who tuned in. If I was running HBO, I would be pissed.

how much money did hbo spend on the fight?
what were hbo's ratings? (information you don't have)

[KILLA RIGHT]

It was 2 of the best..the top 4 guys fought each other you cant blame hbo

[War Dinamita]

Carnal, en serio are you dense? Do you work for HBO?

Why does HBO have to overpay? Why do they have to outbid themselves? HBO runs the town. You pay Bradley 600k and Alexander 500k to fight each other. Where else would they get that money? You pay Berto 250 to fight somebody like Hernandez.

You do not need to over pay...Why is overpaying or no fight an option? Why not pay accordingly or see where else they could get that payday. I bet you they come running back to HBO because they don't have the name of a Mayweather or a Pacquiao.

If you're a fighter or promoter... would you risk your young undefeated star for 500K? No.

There is no way in hell Devon and Bradley were going to fight for 500K and 600K because the loser was not going to have a chance to fight against the top stars in boxing. Now, Devon has to rebuild his career because he's not going to get a chance to fight the top guys in boxing and make millions. He needs to fight a tune-up fight and get a better trainer. Bradley can now fight someone like Khan in the UK for over a million and HBO would make a profit. Devon needs a tune-up fight because there is no way he's going to fight a top guy next.

HBO really had no choice but to give into the demands of both fighters to make the fight happen. Remember, both guys acted like divas during the negotiations and the fight almost did not happen.

Do you really think Devon and Bradley were going to fight for 500K when you have other guys making more than that?

You're right when you say Devon and Bradley's real value is around 500K, but both guys aren't going to accept an offer of 500K for a championship fight.

[jrosales13]

If you're a fighter or promoter... would you risk your young undefeated star for 500K? No.

There is no way in hell Devon and Bradley were going to fight for 500K and 600K because the loser was not going to have a chance to fight against the top stars in boxing. Now, Devon has to rebuild his career because he's not going to get a chance to fight the top guys in boxing and make millions. He needs to fight a tune-up fight and get a better trainer. Bradley can now fight someone like Khan in the UK for over a million and HBO would make a profit. Devon needs a tune-up fight because there is no way he's going to fight a top guy next.

HBO really had no choice but to give into the demands of both fighters to make the fight happen. Remember, both guys acted like divas during the negotiations and the fight almost did not happen.

Do you really think Devon and Bradley were going to fight for 500K when you have other guys making more than that?

You're right when you say Devon and Bradley's real value is around 500K, but both guys aren't going to accept an offer of 500K for a championship fight.

Who else they fight then?

To say HBO didn't have a choice is very ****** they are the main boxing channel.

But, whatever...Lets have them overpay for fights. Blow their budget and we get less and less fight on the networks. But, lets not keep quiet like their is nothing wrong.

[mushahadeen]

shut the hell up you idiot.

Boxing needs to have more of the best fight the best. The fact the fight was a let down, well **** happens.

HBO was still right for trying to do the right thing - putting the top guys in the division fight eachother.

It's rare you see two undefeated champs in a unification bout. Only on boxingscene will people complain about it.

how is it best fight the best when Alexander clearly lost to Kotelnik and Bradley barely beat some bum. they both suck. Con/Maidana both beat these two ****heads.

[mushahadeen]

Imagine if you're a casual fan. You see this is billed as "best vs. best" and you see this ****. You would think to yourself-- "if this is the best, **** boxing i'm going to watch bald guys on steroids with tattoos punch each other in the balls in UFC"

[War Dinamita]

Who else they fight then?

To say HBO didn't have a choice is very ****** they are the main boxing channel.

But, whatever...Lets have them overpay for fights. Blow their budget and we get less and less fight on the networks. But, lets not keep quiet like their is nothing wrong.

I'm not saying HBO should keep overpaying for fights. What I'm saying is there was no way Devon and Bradley were going to fight for 500K on HBO for a championship fight against each other.

They could've made around 400-500K fighting other guys without fighting each other. These guys weren't going to risk their careers for 500K each.