Comments Thread For: Andre Ward Explains Reasons To Break Goossen Contract

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OAKLAND, CALIF. - WBA Super Middleweight Champion and the Number Two Pound for Pound Fighter in the World, Andre Ward, appeared before the California Boxing Commission on June 10, 2013, requesting an Emergency Hearing to address actions by promoter Dan Goossen. Following Ward's public statements asserting Goossen's violations of Commission Rules, the California Commission ordered the Emergency Hearing, which is being held on Tuesday, June 25.

"I believe I am in the prime of my professional boxing career. Actions of a California licensed promoter are preventing me from defending my title and pursuing my profession," said Ward. "A boxer has a limited timeframe to earn his livelihood, provide for his family and, let alone, perform at a championship caliber level. Goossen's actions leave me with the possibility of not stepping in to the ring at all in 2013. I respect the privilege of my boxing license and my responsibilities. I have always felt a comfort level boxing under the California Commission Rules, which fairly protect all fighters and ensure that licensed promoters are in full compliance."
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[anonymous2.0]

Sounds like James Prince wants to be the promoter now.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Sounds like James Prince wants to be the promoter now.

No. It sounds like for some reason Goosen is trying to screw Ward over.

Why didn't he attend the HBO meeting? Or why did he wanna meet with HBO by himself?


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[Someone88]

Ward makes good points.

[I Love Jesus!]

Theres two sides to every story but gossen better be careful with j prince or he may end up in a dumpster somewhere.

[flint]

there's a contract involved so its best to buy your way out. neither side should make this uglier than it is.

[Realizniguhnit]

This is weird but yes there are two sides to every story. Gossen is Ward's promoter so technically he should have control over meetings with HBO, it sounds like either HBO or J Prince and Ward tried to go over Gossen's head on their own terms.. but you don't see that happening with Top Rank or GB who wouldn't have taken kindly to that either. Promoters promote and fighter's fight. Ward must think he's Floyd now he needs to have a seat he can't attract flies to shyt

[vacon04]

Let's wait to hear the other side of the story. Goosen has done a great job with Ward and suddenly he's wants to screw him? There's gotta be something else.

Let's not forget also that Goosen makes money when Ward fights, not when he's inactive.

[Heru]

To the deleted question...

When HBO gives promoters dates for certain boxers, they'll place a price on what they're willing to pay for the fighter to fight opponent X, Y, and Z, including a televised undercard bout(s). The promoter will then contact the manager(s) of said fighter and divulge the different purses for the potential fights and attempt to get the fighter to accept the fight for x amount, then call the opponent(s) reps to see what they'd accept as fair compensation.

The issue is that if HBO gave Goossen $4M to make, for example, Ward-Stevenson, he can underreport what HBO gave him (taking more than his fair share), and negotiate Ward-Stevenson for $2-3M without ever disclosing what he actually received.

When a manager and co-promoter are in on the negotiations, the issue of underreporting becomes extremely difficult (unless they're in collusion).

[Drunk Punch]

For such a talented fighter he's been really poorly marketed, advised and managed. He should have capitalized on the Super Six success and jumped straight on the Bute fight. For some reason he didn't and Froch got the opportunity. Now Ward is reduced to practically begging opponents he's already beaten for a fight.
Even the success against Dawson could have set up some interesting options at 175 - Pascal, Cleverly, Shumenov etc. instead he's calling out Froch.
Why not make the Chavez Jr fight or GGG?