Comments Thread For: Hearn: Joshua-Povetkin Deal Close, Wilder's Time Running Out

[IMDAZED]

I thought that was the whole pont - AJ said he'd only fight in the US if he was guaranteed $50M and then he had his bluff called.

There are so many moving parts here. Who gets Joshua's US TV rights? Does he re-sign with Hearn?

Again, I don't think you can say Joshua's bluff is being called. I just think he's going along with his promoter because that's just how he is.

It wasn't that long ago that Hearn was hyping up Joshua's US debut versus Miller. And now location is an issue. Nah...Hearn's lack of control is. Joshua is in a unique position here. He could be the Floyd of England in terms of setting out and doing his own thing. I just don't know if he has it in him.

[IMDAZED]

You seem quite bitter, are you OK?

If Deontay turns this down he goes down as the biggest chump in history. And don't talk about $50m. That is Joshua's money and he can do whatever the hell he likes with it. $50m was never exclusively linked to a US location anyway.

If Wilder earns more on the US deal than the UK deal then tough ****. Beggars can't be choosers. He should have made himself the A side 20 fights ago and put himself in the driver's seat.

I seem bitter because I say let's wait and see if Wilder says something. LOL.

Okay, just read your second paragraph. Take care

[kafkod]

Agree. Anyone who can crack is a threat to Joshua. Povetkin can crack better than most in the division.

And I suspect those Russian "nutrients" won't hurt his chances to if this fight isn't tested for PEDs or even if it is + the fight is in Russia with a history of corrupt PED testing.

Joshua needs to be careful in this fight.

Povetkin is a threat to anyone, anywhere. That's why a prime Wlad Klitschko resorted to more holding and spoiling against Povetkin than ever before or after in his entire career, which is saying a lot!

I see him as just as dangerous for AJ, if not more so, than Wilder. Which of them hits harder is irrelevant .. they both hit hard enought to KO AJ if they land clean. As an AJ fan, Povetkin's stamina, chin, and patience worry me as much as his power. He will be vulnerable to AJ's uppercuts and hooks doe.

[Bronx2245]

OMG! I never saw that coming! Lol!

[EnglishOxide]

I seem bitter because I say let's wait and see if Wilder says something. LOL.

No, you're giving off this passive aggressive vibe that Hearn is not offering Wilder enough.

You implied that Wilder was gonna come out and shoot down the offer.

If that happens there is no defending it. He is the challenger and he must travel, even if it means earning less than a home fight.

[Travycat]

It seems this has pretty much been the basic concept all along (fighting Povetkin or someone to get one more experience in). It's whatever. Whether they fight in 3 months or 6, it'll still be good. Then the rematch will be 6 after that for both guys to recoup (unless it ends quick and only one needs to lol).

[jas]

a complete joke

this was always gonna be the fight they were gonna make

povetkin has looked terrible last 2 fights

price almost stopped him

hearn feeding bs to the aj fanboys

[SUBZER0ED]

I thought that was the whole pont - AJ said he'd only fight in the US if he was guaranteed $50M and then he had his bluff called.

Show me where he said that. Go ahead, I dare you.

[THEFRESHBRAWLER]

Hearn is one of the best promoters in the sport whether you like it or not. Wilders promoter made him fight 38 tomato cans. People and fanboys lie but numbers dont.

Haymon numbers **** all over Hearn if that’s what you’re referring to

[Laligalaliga]

Gawd awful horrific fight by this fraud hearn. So this is the leverage they use to lowball wilder by threatening them with this piece of crap snoozefest

wilder himself is a low ball HW. So what's the fuss about?