Comments Thread For: Wilder Manager Explains Why They Accepted Joshua in The UK

[KnickTillDeaTh]

ESPN.

"There's no [percentage] split, but they've offered us a good purse. Not as good as we feel it should be, but we want the fight, and we're willing to take what they offered," Finkel said. "We wanted a percentage, but we didn't think we could get it done in a quick time frame, so we said let's take what they've offered us. Deontay wants this fight."

Did you read the spot in the article where it said that this offer was likely higher than the $15 million offer Hearn made prior? Indicating that they felt the guarantee was close enough to what they would have gotten in a percentage split. Wouldn't be surprised if that's near $18-$20 million. Either way, if this is on US PPV, Wilders team are potentially missing out on huge revenue. If that's the case, it shows how much he wants this fight, lot of money left on the table.

"Although Finkel wouldn't specify how much money Wilder would earn, Hearn has made two previous offers of $12.5 million and $15 million. Finkel said they accepted a guaranteed purse but did not get a percentage of the overall event that they wanted, meaning Wilder was likely offered a large enough guarantee above $15 million to make it worthwhile to forgo a percentage."

[Straightener]

My guess is he excepted because Povetkin could f**k the script up if he landed heavy on Joshua

Hopefully we will hear from matchroom today and it’s game on . Tickets will sell out in minutes but I’m gonna try and make this one for sure . Could be a classic

[What up]

Dont hold your breath because you will die the fight will never happen aj will come up with another excuse

[1hourRun]

The weight-lifters days are numbered. The American will return home with ALL THA BELTS!!! E.Spence, Hooker and Deontay 'Bronze-Bomber' Wilder are conquerors! AMERICAN BADASSES!

[EnglishOxide]

Did you read the spot in the article where it said that this offer was likely higher than the $15 million offer Hearn made prior? Indicating that they felt the guarantee was close enough to what they would have gotten in a percentage split. Wouldn't be surprised if that's near $18-$20 million. Either way, if this is on US PPV, Wilders team are potentially missing out on huge revenue. If that's the case, it shows how much he wants this fight, lot of money left on the table.

"Although Finkel wouldn't specify how much money Wilder would earn, Hearn has made two previous offers of $12.5 million and $15 million. Finkel said they accepted a guaranteed purse but did not get a percentage of the overall event that they wanted, meaning Wilder was likely offered a large enough guarantee above $15 million to make it worthwhile to forgo a percentage."

That's not the point.

Wilder fans were adament agreed set purses are lowball offers and Hearn doesn't want the fight. He must offer a percentage or he's 'ducking'. Yet here we are.

[Kcvtr81]

*** outta here, Beyonce knew he was pissin into the wind with that 50 mill offer, he's probably getting 15 mil this time out with a rematch in the states depending on if he doesn't get sparked early

[_Rexy_]

Wilder is not 'investing in himself' by saying yes now.

Wilder is accepting the only damn fight that makes him some serious money. He was backed into a corner. Fight Joshua for $15m+ or Bumzeale for $3m.

And it turns out Hearns offer isn't a split. It's still a fee. Hearn low balling doe.

Why do you ****ing care? You’re not his agent, it’s clear you brits are terrified of this fight actually happening. Why is that? Is Joshua really all your ****hole country has to be proud of?

[Jloro]

Oh Wilder set for a big fight? *AJ pops for banned substance*

[LacedUp]

Please boxing gods make this happen!!

And thanks to Deontay for lowering his demands to get it across the line.

[LacedUp]

Did you read the spot in the article where it said that this offer was likely higher than the $15 million offer Hearn made prior? Indicating that they felt the guarantee was close enough to what they would have gotten in a percentage split. Wouldn't be surprised if that's near $18-$20 million. Either way, if this is on US PPV, Wilders team are potentially missing out on huge revenue. If that's the case, it shows how much he wants this fight, lot of money left on the table.

"Although Finkel wouldn't specify how much money Wilder would earn, Hearn has made two previous offers of $12.5 million and $15 million. Finkel said they accepted a guaranteed purse but did not get a percentage of the overall event that they wanted, meaning Wilder was likely offered a large enough guarantee above $15 million to make it worthwhile to forgo a percentage."

Word on twitter is about 16million dollars - Which is a good ***ing amount of money!