Michel doesn't rule out Kovalev fight next year

[Mitchell Kane]

Interesting quote, because we know none of the PBC networks are actually buying fights...

We want to do the fight but we want to make sure we will be with the television [network] that will believe in that fight the most and then will be willing to put the most money behind the fight," he said. "If it is HBO we don't have a problem seeing what they can offer and what sort of investment they can come up with and how it compares with what we have on our side.

[HeroBando]

50/50 on HBO is better even if they offer less money? Are you kidding me bro?

Its much better than whatever Stevenson is gonna get if he passes on that and fight Chilemba or Fonfara 2 or another no name like he's been doing

[The Big Dunn]

He didn't, Stevenson is welcome to take 50/50 on HBO. Or rematch Fonfara or Sukhotsky instead

50/50 was already agreed upon going into the purse bid. PBC surely outbids Main Events. why would anyone take less money just to fight on HBO?

[The Big Dunn]

Its much better than whatever Stevenson is gonna get if he passes on that and fight Chilemba or Fonfara 2 or another no name like he's been doing

Actually, Kov is going to make far less whoever he fights since PBC/Michel was easily going to outbid HBO/Main Events.

[HeroBando]

50/50 was already agreed upon going into the purse bid. PBC surely outbids Main Events. why would anyone take less money just to fight on HBO?

Because its not an option. The best possible option is 50/50 on HBO, way better than the alternatives

[HeroBando]

Actually, Kov is going to make far less whoever he fights since PBC/Michel was easily going to outbid HBO/Main Events.

Doubt Pbc puts in a monster bid for Chilemba or whoever Stevenson fights next. 50/50 on HBO is by far His best option. Will he take it?

[The Big Dunn]

Because its not an option. The best possible option is 50/50 on HBO, way better than the alternatives

Doubt Pbc puts in a monster bid for Chilemba or whoever Stevenson fights next. 50/50 on HBO is by far His best option. Will he take it?

How is 50/50 on HBO the best possible option when Michel/PBC would surely win the purse bid.

If HB O/Main events was going to win the purse bid, there would be no reason for Duva to pull out as the winner of the purse bid controls what network the fight is on.

You are making yourself look foolish.

[Mitchell Kane]

Actually, Kov is going to make far less whoever he fights since PBC/Michel was easily going to outbid HBO/Main Events.

Assumption.

[HeroBando]

How is 50/50 on HBO the best possible option when Michel/PBC would surely win the purse bid.

If HB O/Main events was going to win the purse bid, there would be no reason for Duva to pull out as the winner of the purse bid controls what network the fight is on.

You are making yourself look foolish.

Purse bid is not an option. Stevensons options are 50/50 on HBO vs Kovalev, or fight a scrub on Pbc for less money and lousy ratings. Which one do you think he picks?

[Eff Pandas]

Anyone know the details of the Sergey/HBO deal? Does early 2016 mean its a 1 year deal or is there some other opening that could make the fight doable by early 2016?

Personally I think Artur will have beaten Adonis by then so Artur vs Sergey will probably be the fight not happening next.

Its still completely effed Sergey & Adonis are being hustled out of their biggest paydays of their careers most likely with a national TV audience in prime time cuz of business bull*****.