Comments Thread For: Golovkin-Jacobs: WBA Denies Request To Modify Purse Bid Split

[Canelo and GGG]

Maybe. Hard to see where Jacobs goes from here if he doesn't fight GGG though. 168 maybe? If K2 have offered him 30% as some have suggested he should probably take it. The rewards are high if he wins.

Never thought about it but Jacobs in 168 seems legit and have some potential to land good fights.

Kid Choclete nightmares are back

[Eastcoast]

Deadline for negotiations end today, and the purse bid is held 10 days from now.

The possible purse bid between WBA Super World middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and WBA World middleweight champion and Daniel Jacobs will remain at the original 75-25 split in favor of the champion (Golovkin) and not the 60-40 split requested by the challenger (Jacobs).

The WBA World Championships Committee voted and agreed to maintain the original 75-25 purse bid split, as stipulated in Article 9, Section D of the WBA rules.

Section C, Article 46 of the WBA rules specifies that “… the strict application of the rules can be modified when the WBA can justify accommodating special circumstances. In such a case, the WBA will consider a request for special permission or exception.”

The Committee addressed the reasoning behind the decision to refuse the petition filed in the U.S. on September 29, 2016

Golovkin is currently regarded at one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters fighting today. His long association with WBA was also taken into consideration.

“Triple G” won the WBA World middleweight title in 2010 when he knocked out WBA Fedelatin middleweight champion Nelson Julio Tapia in the third round of a scheduled 12-round fight. After his 10th defense of the WBA World middleweight title, a third round TKO over WBA Super World and IBF World middleweight champion Daniel Geale, Golovkin was elevated to Super Champion.

In addition, Golovkin’s record of 36-0 with 33 of those wins coming by way of knockout, as well as having had 16 successful defenses since 2013, establishes “Triple G” as one of the brightest stars in boxing’s firmament.

Jacobs also has an excellent record of 32-1 with 29 KOs, but he has only held the title for two years with four defenses to his credit.

But Jacobs, like Golovkin, is a prestige fighter, which makes this championship bout all the more tantalizing.

Under the circumstances, the WBA World Championships Committee has decided to maintain the original percentages for a possible purse bid between Golovkin and Jacobs.

Both fighters were notified last September 11 that they had 30 days to reach an agreement, after which time the fight will go to a purse bid.

That 30-day period expires today, October 12.

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[-PBP-]

Thank you. Jacobs is starting to piss me off. Does he believe he can win or not?

Take the damn fight and let's do this ****.

[OnePunch]

Deadline for negotiations end today, and the purse bid is held 10 days from now.



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they can continue negotiating right up until the bid and if a deal is reached then the bid gets cancelled......

[Motorcity Cobra]

I don't see anyone but K2 bidding on the fight. Haymon isn't going to give GGG 75% and even if he wins bid K2 would probably have to withdraw or get Sue'd by HBO. Who would immediately block the fight.

Question is how much would you bid knowing no one else is going to give a serious bid?? Its probably going to be between $3-5 million.

Before the split was announced Showtime said they're going to aggressively go after this fight

[Ray*]

If the WBA rules says 75-25 split in favour of the champion, on what basis is Jacobs asking for 40%?

[Motorcity Cobra]

If the WBA rules says 75-25 split in favour of the champion, on what basis is Jacobs asking for 40%?

Because it's allowed. That doesn't mean they have to change it.

[DocGreenThumb.]

He's worth 25%. Just saying the GGG trolls will jump out and cry in a little bit.

My bad for misunderstanding you. We're on the same page. Just tired of these haters not making any sense because of their dislike for certain fighters. Peace

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Maybe. Hard to see where Jacobs goes from here if he doesn't fight GGG though. 168 maybe? If K2 have offered him 30% as some have suggested he should probably take it. The rewards are high if he wins.

Lol that pretty delicate China of his would absolutely get shattered.

[Motorcity Cobra]

Has any promotor ever bid on a major fight without their fighters being involved??? I mean you should get your $$$$ back as long as you don't bid too crazy.The fighters purse is already agreed upon. The only issue would be if your in good standing with HBO??? As I don't see how you could do a bidding war between HBO and Showtime with GGG contractually signed with HBO??

Yea, remember Roc Nation won the bid and Quillin vacated