Can anyone explain Errol Spence's layoff?

[KingTito]

He won the title in May of 2017 and his first defense is in January of 2018. Now before anyone accuses me of anything, I'm not blaming Haymon or PBC or anything like that. I honestly just want to know what the hell happened. There are no injuries that I knew of. Spence seemed eager to fight too, so I can't blame him. I do think that was too much time off given the circumstances. In my opinion, they needed to build off that huge win. It's not good to be on the shelf as a young champion, especially if you're trying to become a star and everyone seems to be avoiding you. Staying active will give him the better chance of securing the big fights he wants. I'm a huge fan of Spence. I hope this isn't going to be a trend.

[Santa_]

His salary demands is probably too high.

Does any body know how much he will be making to fight Peterson?

[DumpkinsPlus5]

His salary demands is probably too high.

Does any body know how much he will be making to fight Peterson?

I think $3 million

[Santa_]

I think $3 million

Holy sh%t, for Peterson? That's unification money lol.

[KingTito]

I think $3 million

I did a quick search, and saw that it's around 3.5. I can't confirm, but apparently it was reported by Rafael some time ago, and it goes along with what you're saying. That's quite a pay day for fighting Peterson.

[KingTito]

Holy sh%t, for Peterson? That's unification money lol.

Exactly what I was thinking.

[Santa_]

Exactly what I was thinking.

Yeah that might have something to do with the inactivity. It might hurt Spence in the long run if he keeps taking these long ass layoffs.

[sunny31]

Well part of the problem is that he doesn't have a promoter. He has a manager who has a tonne of fighters. I know people don't like promoters, but a good one is an asset to a fighter.

[Beercules]

I'll blame PBC and Al Haymon for you.

[Mammoth]

I don't think too many are willing to fight him....