Comments Thread For: Lamont Peterson Talks Khan Negotiations, Cayo, More

[Dirk Diggler UK]

What does it matter if he is making the most he has ever made. The point is why would he have a rematch if he wins for the same purse. Not only does that not make good business sense its straight up ******. Why the hell you think we didn't get Oscar rematch with Floyd. Oscar wanted the same split even tho Floyd won.

You dudes need to remove kahns d1ck from your mouths. The **** is disgusting.

Even if Petersen won, he'd stll be on the B-side for the rematch. Hes a nobody

[Clegg]

Even if Petersen won, he'd stll be on the B-side for the rematch. Hes a nobody

Well then there's no reason to insist upon a contract now ensuring he only gets 20% of the purse (or whatever the amount was).

If Peterson would still be the B-side, and still only deserve a small split, then let that be seen in the financial deal that gets signed after the first fight.

Khan is the bigger name, but we can't be certain about how the future will go. Look at how the Sky deal has fallen apart and the financial situation has changed there.

[Rome-By-Ko]

"shivting on Khan's accomplishments prove when I have done so"

Read your posts in this thread again. And you also bring up Khans KO loss in virtually every post - yes it was a big setback, but come on. You're taking the Khan hating to *****/******* levels

I'll tell you what Khan did to earn respect. He fought Maidana - who is a style nightmare for Khan. It takes balls to fight a puncher with a 90% KO ratio at 140 pounds after being sparked in 54 seconds by a guy at 135 pounds.

He's not making peterson his slave. OK, i agree the rematch clause is unfair - but like i said if Peterson believes he can win, why say no to 600K And beat Khan 2X, and a world title shot. But Peterson said no (he had a choice), so don't give me the 'slavery' thing.

And tell me who Peterson has beaten? Go on, one good win? His two biggest fights were a draw with Ortiz and a loss to Bradley. Even if he was ortiz/kotelnik/alexander he'd have some bargaining power, but he doesn't.

"more to prove imo a fight against a guy full of heart like Peterson"

COME ON! Peterson does not have more heart than a guy like Maidana. You're definitely just hating on Khan now

Sorry I did not know stating the facts made me a hater,Ill try to stay away from them from here on out..I don't always bring up the fact he was KO'd only when it needs to be brought up..Which it needed to be brought up in this convo,when you have a guy acting as if he isthis big shot making crazy demands..If I were Peterson I would have not excepted the terms either..The rematch was not bad,but making the same money now that just is not right..

I do not hate on Khan in every thread and I have giving Khan credit for his wins in the div,I've also said how much I think of him as a fighter..He is a good. Fighter with a lot of heart..But don't get mad when I speak the truth as well,Maidana was Khans Mandatory it was not like Khan just fought Maidana..Oh and did he not try to low ball Maidana as well??

Don't try to put me as some Khan hater I love boxing and I love facts..Everything I stated about Khan is just that..Facts..No??

[wazaa.]

You call Lamont a coward but say nothing about Khan??I don't get itKhan is the one asking for Rematches and trying to nego money before he even knows the outcome of his first fight..Who really sounds like the coward here??

Khan is the recognized champion and boxing star/attraction. Lamont is a nobody, I repeat, NOBODY. His most notable fights are 2 losses against Bradley and Ortiz. Losses, I repeat, LOSSES.

Beggers can't be chosers.

How on Earth, does Lamont get these delusional thoughts that he is in a position to demand things from the star who is giving him an undeserved shot at not only a world title but a shot to become the new star in boxing?

The only reason that can be given to decline Amir's offer is COWARDICE. Period. Almost every recognized boxing star puts rematch clauses in the contract when fighting an opponent there is no real interest in and is getting a shot for free. It's not like The best vs The best like Khan-Maidana, Bradley-Alexander where both bring as much to the table as the other and is a fight people want to see.

Lamont is a coward.

[SpitBalla]

Well then there's no reason to insist upon a contract now ensuring he only gets 20% of the purse (or whatever the amount was).

If Peterson would still be the B-side, and still only deserve a small split, then let that be seen in the financial deal that gets signed after the first fight.

Khan is the bigger name, but we can't be certain about how the future will go. Look at how the Sky deal has fallen apart and the financial situation has changed there.

What in gods name are you on about? Even an anti-Khan site like Boxing Scene, admitts Khans relationship with Sky HAS NOT been damaged. This has been repeated on multiple new outlets.

Khan is fighting on PrimeTime because he is making MORE MONEY than he would fighting on free SKY TV. How hard is this to comprehend?

The fact PrimeTime is willing to take this fight so late in the day proves the demand for Khans fight in the UK.

And who cares about Peterson? Its obvious he MASSIVELY regrets not taking this fight. He didn't think Khan would tell him to piss off, when Peterson was hesitant to accept the same money for a rematch. But you can bet your ass Peterson would take the deal if he had the chance.

Peterson let his ego get in the way, when he is certainly not the person that should have any ego at all. He would've been making more than 7 times what he made fighting Ortiz, ****** fool.

[Rome-By-Ko]

Khan is the recognized champion and boxing star/attraction. Lamont is a nobody, I repeat, NOBODY. His most notable fights are 2 losses against Bradley and Ortiz. Losses, I repeat, LOSSES.

Beggers can't be chosers.

How on Earth, does Lamont get these delusional thoughts that he is in a position to demand things from the star who is giving him an undeserved shot at not only a world title but a shot to become the new star in boxing?

The only reason that can be given to decline Amir's offer is COWARDICE. Period. Almost every recognized boxing star puts rematch clauses in the contract when fighting an opponent there is no real interest in and is getting a shot for free. It's not like The best vs The best like Khan-Maidana, Bradley-Alexander where both bring as much to the table as the other and is a fight people want to see.

Lamont is a coward.

I agree that 300K was a good deal for this fight even the rematch clause was not a bad thing..But to have to take the same amount of money if he won is where it all goes wrong..Its also where I would have turned down the same deal,a smart man/fighter should not take a deal like that imo..

[ts33]

Sorry I did not know stating the facts made me a hater,Ill try to stay away from them from here on out..I don't always bring up the fact he was KO'd only when it needs to be brought up..Which it needed to be brought up in this convo,when you have a guy acting as if he isthis big shot making crazy demands..If I were Peterson I would have not excepted the terms either..The rematch was not bad,but making the same money now that just is not right..

I do not hate on Khan in every thread and I have giving Khan credit for his wins in the div,I've also said how much I think of him as a fighter..He is a good. Fighter with a lot of heart..But don't get mad when I speak the truth as well,Maidana was Khans Mandatory it was not like Khan just fought Maidana..Oh and did he not try to low ball Maidana as well??

Don't try to put me as some Khan hater I love boxing and I love facts..Everything I stated about Khan is just that..Facts..No??

I've also been stating facts. And you haven't answered any of what i brought up. Does Peterson have a loss and a draw against the 2 biggest names on his resume? YES or NO? The guy has no leverage. I agree it's not fair, but that's just how boxing is. if you want to make it - you have to fight your way up.

Khan right now is the big shot compared to Peterson. If you can't get your head round that, then i can't say much else really.

I think it's best if we agree to disagree. And all this is irrelevant because Peterson already said no, and i doubt the fight will ever happen

[wazaa.]

I agree that 300K was a good deal for this fight even the rematch clause was not a bad thing..But to have to take the same amount of money if he won is where it all goes wrong..Its also where I would have turned down the same deal,a smart man/fighter should not take a deal like that imo..

Yes, he is a smart man. Notify me when a Lamont related article is up again because theres no chance in hell that Lamont will get this same amount of attention because a Khan fight did not happen...

[Rome-By-Ko]

I've also been stating facts. And you haven't answered any of what i brought up. Does Peterson have a loss and a draw against the 2 biggest names on his resume? YES or NO? The guy has no leverage. I agree it's not fair, but that's just how boxing is. if you want to make it - you have to fight your way up.

Khan right now is the big shot compared to Peterson. If you can't get your head round that, then i can't say much else really.

I think it's best if we agree to disagree. And all this is irrelevant because Peterson already said no, and i doubt the fight will ever happen

Everything you stated in this post about peterson is true I never disputed it..My problem is in a rematch he would have to take the same money which does not make much sense to me..I would say Khan should still make more then Peterson,but Peterson should be able to make a lil more his self is all I've been tryiing to say..You your self even said ya agree with this..Peteson taking that deal would have been ****** imo,I can't blame him for not taking it..

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Well then there's no reason to insist upon a contract now ensuring he only gets 20% of the purse (or whatever the amount was).

If Peterson would still be the B-side, and still only deserve a small split, then let that be seen in the financial deal that gets signed after the first fight.

Khan is the bigger name, but we can't be certain about how the future will go. Look at how the Sky deal has fallen apart and the financial situation has changed there.

I just think its a case of beggers cant be choosers. He has no real right to even get a title shot coming off a loss n a draw but he was offered his biggest purse twice. Would he really make much more if he beat Khan and then fought someone else?