Golovkin Saunders delayed by Asana EXPO organizers

[HeadShots]

Somebody called BS on that $10 mil rumor fat Dan put out there. I think it was Scipio2009 or bigdunny1 They saw right thru it and called it BS

how are you going to tuck your **** and come back to show your face?

[Motorcity Cobra]

how are you going to tuck your **** and come back to show your face?

I'm here everyday. I'm not going nowhere

[Scipio2009]

why would Saunders have to agree to take less money?

http://lenta.inform.kz/en/team-ggg-c...fight_a3011868

According to a representative of Golovkin to this Khazak news website:

"Astana can host a bigger event than just another boxing night. This is a historical moment. The potential bout itself would have already been recorded in the annals of world's boxing, as it would be first unification bout for the title of ultimate world champion in 10 years. One step remains until Gennady Golovkin's cherished dream comes true. The title of an ultimate world champion means a hall of fame, honor and respect. It is recognition of all merits our boxer has. And he wants to take this step at home, in front of his compatriots, especially that this year is most suitable for this.

There are still a lot of rumors. The fate of the battle has not been defined yet. Any statements by third parties regarding this are nothing more than a self-PR. Team GGG did their best, but the boxing night is still in question, mainly because of the organizational moments from the Kazakh side", Utesheva said.

So the fight announcement is not being delayed by Golden Boy Promotions complaining about Golovkin fighting in June, but by issues with the venue. Unfortunately, the last line of the article seems to be a poor translation, but it seems that the Astana EXPO people arranging the fight are the ones causing a delay. This jives with statements from Saunders people that the financials are all agreed to.

It is interesting the first paragraph seems targeted to reminding the EXPO organizers how historical this fight would be. One wonders if the organizers had second thoughts about the amount of money they were promising, not unlike the Pacquiao-Khan situation.

If the money fell through, the fight would have to occur in Madison Square Garden or the UK. Unfortunately, Billy Joe Saunders has almost no fan base, and it would probably not be a big fight in the UK. Another problem is that this fight was going to be free HBO, but without the EXPO money, Saunders would probably have to agree to take less of a pay day, and even to get that money, they would probably have to do the fight on PPV. And there is just not much time to get the fight done at another venue if the Astana EXPO leaves Golovkin holding the bag.

I am glad that they are not waiting on Canelo or responding to the threats of Golden Boy Promotions. Hopefully the Astana Expo details get worked out soon.

The Kazakhstan event was Golovkin's deal, Golovkin is the one who talks about it being a dream to finally unify the division, etc.

Pay Saunders his money, and have Golovkin short himself.

[bigdunny1]

Any update on that kaza phuk stan money?

[Mammoth]

What a dumb country

[brettWall]

Don't know why they keep factoring in the Canelo distraction when the Mexican superstar is set to fight in May against another Mexican, then will most likely have to take a month or 2 of rest before the GGG negotiations begin. Of course, this is becoming typical in this damn sport. Fighters are so fragile two fights a year has become standard.

[bigdunny1]

So still no update on the fake kaza phuk Stan money? 2 months away from the ****** date that GGG wanted and tried to rush to get but still no signed contract from him SMH

[GMAN SUPREME]

So still no update on the fake kaza phuk Stan money? 2 months away from the ****** date that GGG wanted and tried to rush to get but still no signed contract from him SMH

dude stfu. ggg will most likely fight in june. cant guarantee it will be billy hoe saunders but he's fighting on that date. probably andy lee. the man wants to remain active and fight four times a year that should be applauded. too bad ggg doesn't have ****** mexcian fans to buy his **** fights like khan or smith am I right.

[bigdunny1]

dude stfu. ggg will most likely fight in june. cant guarantee it will be billy hoe saunders but he's fighting on that date. probably andy lee. the man wants to remain active and fight four times a year that should be applauded. too bad ggg doesn't have ****** mexcian fans to buy his **** fights like khan or smith am I right.

So the excuse 3 weeks ago was he HAD to fight in June because it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to unify and he still has time to make the Sept canelo date. Now you telling me it won't be for Saunders belt so then what the phuk point is this fight on such a tight window for? A random bum maybe WORST then saunders who has no belt is worth losing a career payday and biggest fight of your career? Stop you making your self look ******. If he does that it's a duck move that simple.

[Cheek busting]

Gennady Golovkin will be the center light of the EXPO in Kazakhstan, it will be downright ****** not to have him there knowing the proportions of fans Golovkkin has in the eastern hemisphere especially inside his home country.

I agree; seems like a win-win situation for all parties involved?

I wonder how much money they were talking about being on the table to make this fight, doe??

I've heard anywhere from 5 million, to gaudy numbers like 20 million.

My guess is it's prolly somewhere around 5-8 million they would put up for the fight. Then, HBO would prolly pay a mid six-figure sum to buy the TV rights for USA (Would be more, but the time-zone difference means the fight would be live at like 3-4PM in USA, so not worth "primetime TV money here.").

And,HBO wouldn't be the lead production; they wouldn't be "first chair" in calling the fight, so they'd be inclined to pay a lot less than they usually would to air a GGG fight in USA.

I think Saunders is probably wanting at least 3 million for the fight, and maybe more. He knows that title he has is worth a lot to GGG, and it's the only bargaining chip he has. Fair play to him..