Dan Rafael: On Golovkin vs Jacobs "Strong chance it will be on HBO PPV"

[Eastcoast]

You make a valid point and for that reason i am trying to get myself into ufc. Boxing continually lets me down. The amount of ppv fights which have been foty in last 10yrs is VERY low (single digits).
You know the reason they don't stack the undercard? Its a cost that comes off the revenue of promotor and/or boxer. Greed and capatilism. Viva Fidel!!

UFC does a ppv show every month, their regular tv shows are often lead-ins for the ppv's. One big difference though for me is I watch the UFC at a bar (though there's going to be cut backs this coming year on that).

[Jewish-Reptile]

Right. Irritation is more like it.

That'll happen during your menstrual cycle, it's ok I've got a woman I know how you're feeling.

[AKAcronym]

That'll happen during your menstrual cycle, it's ok I've got a woman I know how you're feeling.

Get back to me when you come up with something better.

[Rock&Roll]

UFC does a ppv show every month, their regular tv shows are often lead-ins for the ppv's. One big difference though for me is I watch the UFC at a bar (though there's going to be cut backs this coming year on that).

Is there? I watch boxing at bars also (screw paid tv!), and sometimes ufc on the big events, once or twice a year.
I've found they don't have the smaller fights (sometimes the bigger fights for us fans) of boxing, as it costs too much but ufc has a deal which allows more ufc fights on. That annoys me.
UFC might be heading in same direction as boxing with it's new owners who want to maximise profits?
Viva Fidel!!

[Vasyl’s dad]

The "boxing is a business" band of brothers should be happy.

Two fighters are going to get paid!!!

[Vasyl’s dad]

Especially if it gets Gonzalez-Cuadras II as a co-main, it'd probably be the best value American PPV card since Canelo-Cotto

All of a sudden people are ****ting on Jacobs like he's another Wade or Monroe. Who else gets criticised for facing their #1 contender?

The same people dissing Jacobs now, were the same ones who said Jacobs would be the best fight for GGG. You can't make this stuff up. Just goes to show that no matter who he fights at 160, they will be mad.

[Vasyl’s dad]

Wow I didn't realise Lemiuex had that big a following prepared to follow him, I knew he was ppv in Canada I guess that's why GGG and his handlers were so desperate to face him.

GGG could never do those numbers on his own against the usual fodder he faces not that Lemiuex isn't fodder the Canadians just back their men, they even call a sex offender Superman, stay classy Canada.

He sold out the Forum in LA vs Wade, 16,000+.
Any more excuses?

[Cinci Champ]

it'll do better than kovalev vs COward!!!

uhhh no it wont

[Cinci Champ]

bull**** really isnt it, any fight thats half decent and doesnt completely suck seems to be ppv these days. Cant see many people buying this, im reluctant to pay for ppvs over in uk, let alone the extortionate money they charge in the US for them

only on hbo tho not everyone else

[sicko]

Not sure if I would order that, will depend on the Undercard, also not interested in HBO BS anymore I just want Commentary that is not Bias and is fair and Lampley with his Male Menopause Emotions is taking away from the sport of boxing

While I'm truly happy the fight is being done, it is great for GGG to finally get a big fight so people can shut the *** up about it...but realistically? Mismatch IMO I think GGG is the better fighter and I think he DOMINATES and stop Jacobs probably early solidifying his P4P Status and shows that yes just maybe he wasn't letting people hit him to give fans that "Big Drama Show"

I always go with Pedigree>Just Talent! Amateur Experience and Success, Olympic Boxing Experience and success and now Success as a PRO. ****** fans and HBO Agenda aside, I do think GGG is a BEAST and will more than Live up to the "HYPE" in what everyone Perceive as "Step Up Fights"