Will Al Haymon allow Deontay Wilder to fight Alexander Povetkin?

[ramplamp]

No chance in the world that Haymon will let this go to a purse bid unless he is sure he will win it. The guy is an absolute stain on boxing. He'd rather have Wilder vacate and have a fake PBC belt than actually face a real challenge under fair circumstances.

[Build That Wall]

The Russians are packing serious cash muscle, wouldnt bet against them.

Povetkin's backers bid $23m for the Klitschko fight.

Anyway, I don't care where it is, it's a great fight and I don't think judges or referee will matter.

He will because Andrey Ryabinsky is richer than him.

That is a good sign. I'm still not confident though.





He might, Andrey Ryabinsky is a billionaire and he doesn't seem to be putting on shows to turn a profit.

The Russians brought Wlad to Moscow

Haymon has nothing compared to them

If this fight doesn't happen in America, than Povetkin can forget about Fighting Wilder. Wilder will just go straight for Klitschko because Klitschko would be willing to fight him in America. Michael Griffin should be the ref. He is not afraid to deduct points from Klitschko.

[The Gambler1981]

Pretty sure Haymon likes the green, and the chances of Wilder getting shafted are pretty slim either he can hurt Povetkin or he can't and if he can't he is destined to lose that fight.

This operation costs a lot of money getting some outside financing through the Russians while not coming out of pocket has a lot of advantages. Not like the Russian is really a rival of his either (hell that guy might want to get on board).

[Guest]

If this fight doesn't happen in America, than Povetkin can forget about Fighting Wilder. Wilder will just go straight for Klitschko because Klitschko would be willing to fight him in America. Michael Griffin should be the ref. He is not afraid to deduct points from Klitschko.

Wilder himself said they were in NO rush to fight Klitchscko.

That's the only problem here.

But I like for Wilder to fight anyone on or near the top. He's a champ. That's what champs should do.

[The Hammer]

If this fight doesn't happen in America, than Povetkin can forget about Fighting Wilder.

You're implying that Wilder is a coward who always needs home country advantage.

I think Deontay will be willing to go to Moscow, but I'm worried Haymon will protect him and have him drop the WBC title.

[Weebler I]

If this fight doesn't happen in America, than Povetkin can forget about Fighting Wilder. Wilder will just go straight for Klitschko because Klitschko would be willing to fight him in America. Michael Griffin should be the ref. He is not afraid to deduct points from Klitschko.

Klitschko has a 2-fight deal with HBO.

Pretty sure Haymon likes the green, and the chances of Wilder getting shafted are pretty slim either he can hurt Povetkin or he can't and if he can't he is destined to lose that fight.

I agree.

[Humean]

If this fight doesn't happen in America, than Povetkin can forget about Fighting Wilder. Wilder will just go straight for Klitschko because Klitschko would be willing to fight him in America. Michael Griffin should be the ref. He is not afraid to deduct points from Klitschko.

Wlad has an HBO deal now does he not? Perhaps after his deal ends. Povetkin is now mandatory for Wilder so if Ryabinsky really wants it in Russia, and who knows what that guy wants, then it will either end up in Moscow or Wilder will vacate. If the rumours are true then maybe Wilder can become the inaugural PBC heavyweight champion . . . cue the groans.

[KO'er]

Wilder-Povetkin would be PPV material, I can see it doing 1 million buys. That could sway it to take place in Las Vegas.

Pretty sure Haymon likes the green, and the chances of Wilder getting shafted are pretty slim either he can hurt Povetkin or he can't and if he can't he is destined to lose that fight.

This operation costs a lot of money getting some outside financing through the Russians while not coming out of pocket has a lot of advantages. Not like the Russian is really a rival of his either (hell that guy might want to get on board).

I'm pretty certain Wilder can hurt Povetkin, he has a right hand that can break down walls.

[Cinci Champ]

well duh hes not giving up the belt it will go to purse bid and hell have it on pbc

[Cinci Champ]

I really hope this fight happens.

Biggest worry is that PBC/Haymon doesnt seem bothered by alphabet titles.

This type of fight is what Heavyweight boxing is all about. Big Drama Show

seems like they are doing everything possible to get as many belts as possible so im not so sure about that.