Fighting Nobody Because Their 1st Pick Is Unavailable

[GrandpaBernard]

Amir set the trend. He couldn't fight Floyd then proceeded to sidestep the bulk of 147.

Next up is Amir's buddy Kell. He made a habit of randoms in Europe after Amir rejected him.

gennady was content to avoid Ward, Erislandy, etc because he couldn't get Saul, Froch, etc.

Am I missing any other practitioners of this disturbing trend?

[Jsmooth9876]

How do you avoid fighters that aren't in your weight divison?

[Raonic]

It's the idea of holding out for that #1 to come back. If Amir faced the toughest guys at 147 and lost, he doesn't get his #1 anymore. Fighting secondary guys allow him to get paid while maintain the idea of deserving it.

[GrandpaBernard]

It's the idea of holding out for that #1 to come back. If Amir faced the toughest guys at 147 and lost, he doesn't get his #1 anymore. Fighting secondary guys allow him to get paid while maintain the idea of deserving it.

He half way redeemed himself by fighting Alvarez.

Going for a payday while moving up 2 weight classes to face a threat.

[Outwest Exp 355]

Thurman did/does that a lot. If I can't get Mayweather then I'll fight a nobody.

[Raonic]

He half way redeemed himself by fighting Alvarez.

Going for a payday while moving up 2 weight classes to face a threat.

It's the ballsiest move the sport has seen in a while. He's been near death against guys like 25 pounds lighter than Canelo. Even for a payday, it redeems most of it.

[Finito2K]

gennady was content to avoid Ward, Erislandy, etc because he couldn't get Saul, Froch, etc.

Ward didn't do himself any favors putting his career on hold in 3 failed attempts to get out of his promotional contract. He sat out for 2 years and hasn't come anywhere near making 168 since returning to the ring.

As for Lara, well **** him. Years ago I had a wisdom tooth extraction I enjoyed more than any of Lara's fights.

Broke ass Rigondeaux.