Ward talks about what it takes to get a big fight done and negotiating with Duva

[Redd Foxx]

nothing "insightful" about it. The first fight contract outlined the parameters of the rematch.

But of course Ward has a history of getting amnesia when it comes to what was agreed in prior contracts, so there has to be all the drama where he either sues someone 3 times (and loses 3 times), or threatens to retire if his "new" conditions arent met.

Whats really amusing though is that since Roc is the lead promoter, Duva has nothing to do with Wards guarantees. Thats between him and Roc......

It went over your head then. Listen to what he and his manager are actually talking about rather than looking for things to discredit him for. Some of you guys just blind yourselves with bias and you miss half of what the boxing world has to offer. It's a shame.

[A.K]

He should talk about prince taking 2 mil from his purse

[Real King Kong]

Seems like don't mean much.

We've seen Duva drop the ball before with the way she handled the Stevenson situation.

It's just an opinion based on listening to the way ward talks...it's not meant to mean much more than that.

[Motorcity Cobra]

Yeah that's nice and all, but he did sign the rematch clause. And now he wants us to respect him for finally fulfilling the legal contract he signed after months of stalling and threatening to retire. This dude is hilarious.

So you didn't watch the video but still felt the need to comment. Ok, thanks for playing

[Kigali]

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Kinda makes me wonder what kovalev's people were like when they were the "A side" and what those negotiations were like compared to these.
They wanted Ward to come to a press conference less than a week after he'd just fought. Nobody does that. That shows you how difficult they were to work with.



I believe he's a tough negotiatior but he always gets his way and he always gets good fights. If being difficult to work with means a resume like his then more fighters should be difficult to work with instead of easily accepting bums

[Kigali]

It's just an opinion based on listening to the way ward talks...it's not meant to mean much more than that.

You can't SERIOUSLY base an opinion on how somebody talks.....come on now.

[Real King Kong]

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Kinda makes me wonder what kovalev's people were like when they were the "A side" and what those negotiations were like compared to these.
They wanted Ward to come to a press conference less than a week after he'd just fought. Nobody does that. That shows you how difficult they were to work with.



I believe he's a tough negotiatior but he always gets his way and he always gets good fights. If being difficult to work with means a resume like his then more fighters should be difficult to work with instead of easily accepting bums

He must be indeed if he's worked himself into the position he's in without being a real draw or having a big fan base. Ironically, some of the so called "bums" he's managed to face on hbo airwaves for the kind of money he got for it proves your point.

[Real King Kong]

You can't SERIOUSLY base an opinion on how somebody talks.....come on now.

Dude, it's just a forum...it's not life or death here. I'd like to know the difference in how easily these 2 fights got done is all.

[Fists_of_Fury]

Why is Ward obsessed about being the A side? He isn't a ppv star. He isn't some major draw either. This guy is a damn diva... somebody needs to tell him he isn't Floyd, Canelo, or Pacquiao. This KOvalev fight and the last should've been on normal HBO. It's only ppv because of people wanting too much $. Duva might be hard to work with but I believe Ward and his team are worse.

[Curt Henning]

nothing "insightful" about it. The first fight contract outlined the parameters of the rematch.

But of course Ward has a history of getting amnesia when it comes to what was agreed in prior contracts, so there has to be all the drama where he either sues someone 3 times (and loses 3 times), or threatens to retire if his "new" conditions arent met.

Whats really amusing though is that since Roc is the lead promoter, Duva has nothing to do with Wards guarantees. Thats between him and Roc......

lol....terry trekas back at it

"parameters"....as youve said....that doesnt mean everything is set in place and everything is agreed to

how does one have an iron clad/finished contract on bout number 2 before bout number 1 even takes place? do factors like ticket sales, sponsorships, ppv sales etc not have a say in the rematch contract? or they just go blindy into some final contract for a 2nd fight before the results of a first fight have taken place?

what kind of business would that be?