Comments Thread For: Sullivan Barrera Explains Why He Rejected Sergey Kovalev Fight

[Shadoww702]

Anyone j ows what Kovalov even made for jos last fight with Ward??? It was for only ppv buys?? Dumbest contract ive ever seen taken. Barrera has nothing to cry about. $300K is probably more than Kovalov made against Ward

[Devils Advocate]

Smart move. He's done enough to try and gain some extra value at the negotiating table.

I like how detailed this explanation was. It allows for a fair assessment of the decision. I hate how vauge these explanations are most of the time.

Smart indeed. He better go get Al Haymon.

[Butch.McRae]

Anyone j ows what Kovalov even made for jos last fight with Ward??? It was for only ppv buys?? Dumbest contract ive ever seen taken. Barrera has nothing to cry about. $300K is probably more than Kovalov made against Ward

It was very weird considering the PPV sold less and lost millions for all involved. I assume he got at least 500k (I hope). Ward made out like a bandit.

Still can't believe Roc Nation paid him $10 million over the last two fights. If they promote another big fight I'd be surprised. They make so much money in sports and music, why continue in a space so complicated? I expect the boxing division to be shut down soon.

[gbonafide]

I don't agree with his position. 300K is good money. Yes, it's a tough fight for him but Estrada and Cuadras made around 75K each for what a was a tough fight for both of them. You throw in HBO main event exposure and it's even a better deal. Kovalev is a big step up from Joe Smith but he's would've been catching him at a good time. Disappointing.

[slimPickings]

"I took Shabranskyy [in December 2016] for no money. I took Smith Jr. [in July 2017] for no money. I think I showed people with those wins that I’m a good boxer. I just want to be paid fairly. Boxing is my job.”

Do not blame him one bit.
Wait for that title shot instead.

[Eff Pandas]

$300k isn't good money?!?! He's not THAT known and isn't THAT much of a draw either is he??! $300k seems fine.

[Butch.McRae]

I don't agree with his position. 300K is good money. Yes, it's a tough fight for him but Estrada and Cuadras made around 75K each for what a was a tough fight for both of them. You throw in HBO main event exposure and it's even a better deal. Kovalev is a big step up from Joe Smith but he's would've been catching him at a good time. Disappointing.

It's not a stretch to want more at this stage. He's put in some serious work the last two years.

I think he should command a minimum of 500k at this stage in his career. I imagine he can't have too many big paydays left. You take that fight for 300k, then where do you go? That's probably the only fight that could possibly get him a 1 million down the line. I think it was a smart play. He's too old to not direct his future now.

[Butch.McRae]

$300k isn't good money?!?! He's not THAT known and isn't THAT much of a draw either is he??! $300k seems fine.

Have you seen what guys are making on other platforms with his divisional ranking? I think he should be at least at the 500k line now. He's a top 5 name at LHW.

[Eff Pandas]

"I took Shabranskyy [in December 2016] for no money. I took Smith Jr. [in July 2017] for no money. I think I showed people with those wins that I’m a good boxer. I just want to be paid fairly. Boxing is my job.”

Do not blame him one bit.
Wait for that title shot instead.

What would be a fair price for Kov?

[AdonisCreed]

Hekk I'll take 300k lol I wonder what was his previous purses?? I kinda see where he's coming from. Why risk a title shot. That belt will bring him more money and leverage during negotiations. He fought Andre Ward (who KO'd Kovalev) and beat a Joe Smith Jr. who was on a hot streak! So to say he's scared is out the door! He just wants a bigger pay check. If Kovalev still had a belt I'm sure he'd fight him.