Comments Thread For: WBC Prez: Wilder-Joshua Deal Will Be Tough To Make

[SUBZER0ED]

Well, no shit Sherlock. Damn, this guy must be psychic.

[BoxingTech718]

I’d love to know what the terms and split of the latest offer to Wilder are.

[Laligalaliga]

That's the problem. You guys take whatever Hearn says, and just parrot it.


Wilder's team made a 50 million dollar guarantee, which will only be generated in the states...by AJ saying he doesn't want to fight here, that kills that guarantee.

Since AJ wants the fight in the UK, and is willing to take a "paycut," Wilder has stated he wants 40%, or whatever he's offered, AJ has to take for the rematch. Those are Wilder's conditions to fight in the UK. Where has Wilder said he won't fight in the UK?

The problem is, AJ wants the 50 million, and ALSO wants the fight in the UK....that's not happening.

The truth still remains that wilder is not worth more than 15mil no matter how much the fight generates.

[Holler]

I wonder if Fury would take a Wilder fight? I believe that fight could be in Vegas and would be fairly big money. That would be a win/win for Joshua. If Fury beat Wilder it makes a Fury Joshua fight bigger and all the belts would be on the line (of course this fight happens in the UK). If Wilder beats Fury then just imaging how much bigger a Joshua/Wilder becomes. AJ is the big winner in either of these scenarios and Fury an Wilder are winners also.

Would be a great fight but there's zero chance of it happening in my view.

I don't think Fury takes any such risk prior to an AJ fight. At the moment he has his lineal title card to play, which coupled with Fury's name recognition and ability to sell a fight could be worth millions in any negotiation with Hearn. Would he risk that for a tough Vegas date with Wilder? Would Vegas pay Fury all that much, how big is he really in the US?

I think he fights his 3 no-hopers then either jumps straight in wth AJ or takes a stepping stone with some name recognition but without the physical gifts to be a serious threat.

There's simply far too much to lose in the Fury AJ fight.

[Travycat]

All I can figure is Hearn greased him a little so it's 2 fights away instead of next, or the WBC will make more if there's more of a buildup. I can't picture scummy Sulaiman turning down money after the way he's been all boned up trying to make the second GGG/canelo fight. I'm surprised he's not more up in arms about this.

[Noelanthony]

I cant deal with you fanboys anymore. The Money is still in the US- if a dimwit like Wilder can get 50M Legit from Haymon, Showtime and Vegas Casinos/Bankrollers it shows where Joshua has to fight. Joshua is not known outside the tiny UK, he is a Local British Champion NOT a World or GLOBAL Heavyweight Champion, he can make more money in Vegas and he is ignoring it because he is scared of Anti Doping Agencys

Have some respect for your fellow Nigerian brothers.😂 You chastise Wilder then you insinuate Joshua is on drugs. All because of his physique. You of all people should know the benefits of African food. Anyway who cares. I actually think Joshua is more known in the states than Wilder is. Wilderlites the operative word is known I’m not saying more liked in the states than Wilder. He is definitely more of a global star than Wilder but even if he wasn’t how does that help me or you

[lion33lit]

The Malfunctioning Robot Speaks: Can I PLEASE stay home and NOT be like Lennox Lewis, Prince Nasseem, Kostya Tszyu, Hatton and the like!?? ....Home sweet home is soooo cuddly, warm, and loyalty drunk with all its familiar safety nets, familiar style, familiar people, and familiar EVERYTHING!!!

Malfunction Continued: Thank You Master Hearn for safely supplying safety throughout my entire career and keeping me away from the 207/214lb Wilder in big ole' scary America!!! I bloody love you and will continue to provide you MILLIONS in "RISK FREE FIGHTS" for our desperate HERO SEEKING deprived UK fans!!!

Continued: Hopefully we can get Povetkin AFTER September 2, that way he'll be 39 when I 'risk free' his consciouness in round 2.... No wait(!), I'll carry him for 12rnds, because my blinded hungry fans really thinks he's a real threat!! Last but not least! We can BOTH USE PEDS!! - no ones checkin' over here!!! .......Ooohhhh, I love u Eddie!!!

[Kezzer]

Now WTF does that mean " He said it with tongue in cheek "??
I don't give a flying fucc if he said it with a mouth full of chips or a mouth full of ****!
The fact is he said it so he should back it up!
I used to think AJ would beat Wilder's ass but after watching both fighters last fight and AJ backpedaling after requesting 50 million I strongly feel that not only will Wilder beat AJ's ass but AJ I'd afraid of Wilder. That's all there is to it!

There is a whole lot of difference between saying in a spur of the moment though , and actually doing is my point. That's the case with anything. What's within the contract, which to an extent most fans don't care about, will be in particular important to someone who has so much control over it.

Sounds like it won't happen next now anyway.

[Manlikefemi]

Then why was his last fight broadcast live in over 200 countries?

Yeah, and you should the see the viewing figures he gets.

[Manlikefemi]

you still make no point. Whatever you say means no ****, AJ is still tomorrow a bigger and more recognized fighter world wide than wilder, he is still the A side as far as negotiation is concern.

Now, come to think of it, if Haymon and showtime rate wilder high, why does he still average 1.5mil per fight and has never been on ppv?

You also think we can excuse wilders statement of I can fight anywhere, it's not about the money. I want to unify the division and crucify AJ for turning down a twitter offer with 24hrs deadline.

You also want us to excuse wilder that average 1.5mil per fight to turn down 12.5mil in the name of low ball, that is about X6 of his regular pay.

Now he pretends to be in a position to call the shots on location.

No one rates Wilder, however when you put Joshua and Wilder in a ring TOGETHER that becomes a attractive proposition. Joshua said 50M and he'll take the fight anywhere, he is a DAMNRIGHT LIER, even Eddie Hearn who is the clear definition of a conman said HE would prefer the fight in Vegas but because of Joshua's decision is having to change his tune and make it sound like "it's for the fans" when really USADA will be waiting for him at JFK Airport