Comments Thread For: Groves Loses Appeal, IBF Stands By 85-15 Split For Froch

[anonymous2.0]

85/15 is harsh, but at least the IBF is sticking to their guns and not bending their rules. I think this whole situation could have been avoided and Groves offered more money if he should a more humble and amiable side instead of just running his mouth off.

[M Bison]

People are ******ed, groves said the money was good in the first offer but he didnt want the extra stipulations match room put in the contract he wanted to control his own destiny which is good IMO. Still the utter morons on this sight chat **** as usual.....

What do you expect?

These are the same morons who said Frock would outclass and dominate Groves, absolute idiots that know nothing.

[uncommon]

An 85/15 split is the standard split in a champion vs mandatory situation. Groves was trying to change the rules to get more money.

It's in the IBF Rules. Should they change their rules AGAIN just for George Groves? Why are you acting like Groves is being victimised?

Is there something on God's earth that these two must fight under "IBF" rules? Do you think somehow "IBF" has jurisdiction over every venue on this planet?

[jas]

What do you expect?

These are the same morons who said Frock would outclass and dominate Groves, absolute idiots that know nothing.

We can bet points on froch - groves. I'll take froch.

[techliam]

Is there something on God's earth that these two must fight under "IBF" rules? Do you think somehow "IBF" has jurisdiction over every venue on this planet?

Um maybe thats because Froch's IBF belt is at stake in this fight, with Groves only being a challenger as he was made mandatory for it.

They wouldn't have to play by IBF rules if Froch dropped his belt, but why would he? The rules favour him, as well as the belt..

[killamoneymike]

Now Froch can go ahead and give him his little 15% and spark this dude out so we don't have to hear from him anymore

you must have missed the first fight between them...

[freethinkersam]

Groves reportedly refused Matchroom's initial offer because they wanted options on Groves' future fights. Why would Groves sell his soul to Matchroom when they have already - and blatantly - robbed him? IF I were Groves I would have done the same, it's the principle. Of course the money matters, too. It's prizefighting. But sometimes you have to take losses in life to make a point. Groves put a middle finger up at Matchroom, and he should be even more motivated to put an end to Froch.

[Freelancer]

IBF could've looked the other way on this mandatory rematch. Uglier things have happened in boxing. They did him a solid. He should just shut up and start training camp.

That said I'm hoping he wins.

[uncommon]

85/15 is harsh, but at least the IBF is sticking to their guns and not bending their rules. I think this whole situation could have been avoided and Groves offered more money if he should a more humble and amiable side instead of just running his mouth off.

What are you babbling about? "amiable" and "humble" have nothing to do with negotiating a business deal. From what little evidence we have, it sounds like Groves did not want to be indentured. If more fighters were like that fewer of them would be fighting for nothing.

[US Dirk Killer]

An 85/15 split is the standard split in a champion vs mandatory situation. Groves was trying to change the rules to get more money.

75/25 for ordered fights
85/15 if the champ goes to the Challengers home country