Comments Thread For: Hearn: Joshua vs. Parker Deal is Close, We're Ready To Overpay

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Sounds like team AJ offered Parker a lower purse knowing he would deny it, only to offer him what they really want to pay him so they could come out and say they are "overpayinng" him publicly to mske it seem as if they are conceding in some areas to him. It would be smart tactic as they could than turn around and say "hey we gave you this one so give us that one" kinda thing to get something they want in negotiations. Sounds like good smart business chess to me. But they have to be careful because if they are willing to do and say this but dont do the same in negotiations with Wilder, whom is demanding a more fair purse split, than it will look bad on team AJ. Hope they also go out of their way to make that fight happen when time comes.

[JRB123]

Yes but Wilder talks a lot. So none of the above matter. Plus he has a massive fanbase in the US. They don't attend his fights, watch him on tv, follow him on social media or buy PPV packages but they're definitely there. In any case all of that is irrelevant as Wilder talks a lot and therefore he deserves at least 50%. That's how boxing works.

Talking means nothing if it doesn't bring actual results. No one is really checking for Wilder like that.



This shows that AJ has garnered more interest than Wilder throughout the year and that includes the US.

There is no way that Wilder gets a 50% split anywhere, especially when Hearn is the one that will put the money up for the fight to happen.

40% is as good as it will get, and Wilder should be thankful that he gets that much of a percentage.

[N/A]

There is no way that Wilder gets a 50% split anywhere, especially when Hearn is the one that will put the money up for the fight to happen.

40% is as good as it will get, and Wilder should be thankful that he gets that much of a percentage.

Agreed. But if Wilder didn't start negotiations at 50/50, he'd never get 40% in the end. So those clowning him for demanding 50% have no idea how this game is played.

[JRB123]

Agreed. But if Wilder didn't start negotiations at 50/50, he'd never get 40% in the end. So those clowning him for demanding 50% have no idea how this game is played.

They are clowning him because he said 50/50 or no fight...if he said that he deserves 50% but is willing to come down, that is different.

Remember this is the same guy that stated he's "fighting for legacy" but turned around and asked for 7 million to fight Dillian Whyte when his own team couldn't win a purse bid against Ryabinsky for a total purse of around 7 million.

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They are clowning him because he said 50/50 or no fight...if he said that he deserves 50% but is willing to come down, that is different.

Official negotiations haven't even started yet. Why would he show weakness that quickly? He's also trying to promote himself. Why should he speak of himself as anything other than the biggest star possible? Internet haters are going to hate no matter what. Making outlandish statements is what will generate the most media attention and help his cause the most in the long run.

Remember this is the same guy that stated he's "fighting for legacy" but turned around and asked for 7 million to fight Dillian Whyte when his own team couldn't win a purse bid against Ryabinsky for a total purse of around 7 million.

Fighting for legacy is the precise reason he had no interest in Whyte. Beating Whyte is meaningless legacy wise. So unless the money was outrageous, the fight didn't interest him.

King Kong is considered the most dangerous contender in the world. That is the fight Wilder wants if he can't have AJ right now. King Kong will look much better on his resume than Whyte.

[JRB123]

I doubt he fights Ortiz. The circumstances behind Luis not being part of the fight card on November 4th but was able to fight in Hialeah raises some eyebrows.

[sayf]

Yes but Wilder talks a lot. So none of the above matter. Plus he has a massive fanbase in the US. They don't attend his fights, watch him on tv, follow him on social media or buy PPV packages but they're definitely there. In any case all of that is irrelevant as Wilder talks a lot and therefore he deserves at least 50%. That's how boxing works.

By that logic, Khan should get the majority of money against Pacquiao if their fight ever comes off?

[sayf]

1. We know the monetary figures here, so advantage AJ.

2. AJ has two major titles, Wilder has one. Advantage AJ.

3. AJ has defeated two fighters in the top ten, Wilder beat one. Advantage AJ.

4. Advantage AJ by default.

5. Even with the price point difference, advantage AJ.

6. Check Google Trends, Instagram, and Twitter. Advantage AJ.

So there you have it.

Facts and figures ladies and gentlemen...

[Holler]

By that logic, Khan should get the majority of money against Pacquiao if their fight ever comes off?

[sayf]

Touche , got me!