Comments Thread For: Pacquiao's Adviser Sees Amir Khan as Plan B Frontrunner

[IMDAZED]

If Khan renewed with Showtime, I would imagine he we put an exception for a Pacquiao fight in the contract.

If Haymon advised that maybe.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Sports Illustrated

http://www.si.com/boxing/2015/01/14/stephen-espinoza-question-answer-session-boxing-showtime

SI.com: But big fights have to come from somewhere, and most likely it’s going to come from someone that regularly fights on Showtime. Is that an unfair assessment?

SE: Not at all. It’s a logical statement. But I think it assumes that the deal is going to play out a certain way. Before we pronounce Al’s new business model as a good thing or a bad thing for Showtime, we should all see what it is. Al may suffer a little bit because he tends to be behind the scenes and allows his fighters to take center stage and people tend to assume the worst. But everyone should just wait. I think this will play out in a way that benefits [Showtime] and the sport.

SI.com: Who do you have exclusive contracts with?

SE: Floyd and Amir.

Seems contradictory to what he was saying in the article I posted. Unless Khan has re-signed?

[ox805er]

Its crazy that instead of fans just debating who would win a fight, now fans debate whos the manager, promoter and network. Who sold more, whos more rich. Damn, this sport is beyond rotten. Regular fans turn into accountants, pocket watchers. this is depressing. This guys with Showtime, this guy HBO. Jesus. I love this sport but the politics ruin it. Pacquiao/Khan is a great fight, but Haymon in the mix means it wont happen.

Floyd fans would probably say something like boxing is a business so you don't know shit about boxing..

Pac fans would say something like Floyd fans are gutless coward and it's not Manny's fault they're not fighting...

but I agree with you!!!

[IMDAZED]

Seems contradictory to what he was saying in the article I posted. Unless Khan has re-signed?

Could be. Or maybe the contract ends on a specific date and it hasn't happened yet? But I do think the likely scenario is that he re-signed. Would be a good way of Al keeping Showtime happy while he siphons other fights to rival networks.

[-Kev-]

Last I read about Khan's promotional ties is that his contract with GBP ended. He is still with Al Haymon, isn't he? HBO has unofficially banned Haymon fighters, so I imagine Khan still fights in Showtime or will renew the contract for more money.

[Reloaded]

So Koncz dont even want Manny to talk to Floyd , I get a feeling Manny is like a mushroom kept in the dark and fed BS .

[peplz]

Could be. Or maybe the contract ends on a specific date and it hasn't happened yet? But I do think the likely scenario is that he re-signed. Would be a good way of Al keeping Showtime happy while he siphons other fights to rival networks.

Isn't HBO the only rival network?

[jose.sooto]

Khan is a good Plan B. ...Compared to everyone else available.
So I guess Floyd is still avoiding guys with hand speed, both Pac and Khan.

You are saying this now BUUUUT when Floyd fights Khan in May you will say that Khan is a not deserving glass chin bum.

[robbyheartbaby]

I like this fight. If Floyd ducks Manny again (ruining his legacy in the process) then this is a great plan B. I believe old glass jaw can beat Manny if he is at his best.

[torosboxing75]

Dude, don't even waste your time arguing with them. Frauds fans are like those naive girlfriend, they rather confront the other girlfriends instead of their boyfriend who is cheating, they believe whatever their cheating boyfriend said to em.

Post of the day. LMAO!!!