Comments Thread For: Wilder: Joshua Would've Accepted $50M Offer If Not For Hearn

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That’s in pounds iirc. I tried rounding to dollars...but, you know...’murrica.

Why would he make 50+ against Wilder? Its estimated in the 30s... he split 50-50 with Wladimir and even then 50 was a push — combined.


Wilder doesnt bring in that much more money...the interest is in *Joshua* facing him, not Wilder per se. Theres a big difference.

People want to watch Wilder fight Joshua by virtue of it being Joshua. The demand to see Wilder fight as a standalone isnt really anything to write home about. I’m american and essentially no one knows Wilder here in comparison to how Joshua is known. He’a becoming more relevant but he could still go shopping alone... maybe get confused for another athlete at best. Might get flagged down by a guy or two for a pic.

I absolutely love Wilder but he’s not going to bring over 50mil in for Joshua m. Not due to his value at least...in addition to his required big cut.

Where does all this pretend revenue come from? I’m seriously curious.

If Wilder brought in that kind of money...we’d be seeing him bring in a little chunk of that already.

It’s no knock on him as a fighter. I’m just wondering where he’s getting this Canelo and Floyd star power from.

A fight with Deontay is the biggest fight he can make. If they market it right there's no way he couldnt at least Crack $50mil. I don't need to know your opinion on Deontay popular go on any story Deontay and saying the same thing however Deontay needs more than a flat rate he is nothing bringing fans to the fight but he is bringing interest to the fight. Pay him decent or move on with the fight.

[bigblue22]

That's because Hearn is a control freak and wants everything done his way. He couldn't hack it when Wilder and his team came up with $50 Million. I've got the power.

Except they didnt come up with 50 million did they? There was no contract.. Its just words man. What the hell is wrong with you lot.

WHat if they said they would gurantee AJ 200 million? Hearn asks to see a contract.. They say.. Oh no no no you have to agree first!

Its laughable!

[OldTerry]

A guy like Joshua who can make that or more in two fights? Against anybody.

Why not make $50 million easy by knocking Wilder out. and then go on to the other fights? We know the reason, Hearn and Joshua realize that Wilder has a good chance of knocking Joshua out which would make his future fights less valuable.

[OldTerry]

The guy is telling you what he is up to. He says that Anthony Joshua is losing fans while he is gaining them. And the only way that could possibly be happeneing is because of failed negotiations that are blamed on Anthony Joshua by the public. Which is what he is hoping for. I’m telling you that Deontay Wilder never intended on fighting Anthony Joshua next. He just wanted to use the idea of the fight and Anthony Joshua’s popularity to promote himself. And he doesn’t have to risk anything to gain what he is hoping to gain. We will find out if it is working in his next fight. I hope Wilder gets the money he feels he deserves. I just wish that he didn’t have to go about it this way.

Do you really think that Wilder is savvy enough to think up and execute a plan like that? Not saying he's not intelligent but I think that is beyond him.

[JimRaynor]

A guy like Joshua who can make that or more in two fights? Against anybody.

You guys look really ****** making excuses for a fighter turning down $50 million like it's nothing. If AJ was offered $100 million and he turned it down you'd be saying oh that's no big deal it's only 3-4 fights for him, except it is a big deal because he's refusing to face the best opponent in the division for the highest sum of money. That tells me someone in that camp is scared and AJ fans are makings lots of excuses for this cowardice.

[Ray*]

You guys look really ****** making excuses for a fighter turning down $50 million like it's nothing. If AJ was offered $100 million and he turned it down you'd be saying oh that's no big deal it's only 3-4 fights for him, except it is a big deal because he's refusing to face the best opponent in the division for the highest sum of money. That tells me someone in that camp is scared and AJ fans are makings lots of excuses for this cowardice.

Point that excuse out. If not you look like a bigger fool.

[OldTerry]

It's such a moot point, since Wilder already accepted to fight Joshua in the UK.

That was then but not now. Still might happen (if it happens) in the UK but that will be a new agreement. Joshua will have a big advantage in the UK unless Wilder's team has a say in who the referee and judges are. Otherwise it is home cooking for AJ.

[OldTerry]

Who is the True Heavy weight Champion?

I can hear the ring announcer as he says: In the red corner we have Anthony Joshua. This man has a record of making $20 million per fight. Tonight win or lose he will make $30 million dollars.

His Challenger in the blue corner has a record of making $1.5 million per fight. Tonight win or lose he will make another $10 million.

Then one fan to another, Joshua is favored because he is the better money maker. Second fan says I don't know about you but I'm here to see a fight and may the better fighter win. First fan (who happens to be from the UK) what's that got to do with it?

[OldTerry]

Tbh I don’t think he earns that much. It was reported he made £18mil against Parker which is about 23.5 million dollars.

Regardless even if they can afford to pay Deontay 20 mil why should they, you get what you’re worth and he’s not pulling in anywhere near that by himself. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again aj and Hearn aren’t a charitable foundation they don’t owe anyone a living.

So you don't think they owe the fans, the ones who actually pay their salaries, the best fight possible? I suppose the answer is why should they as long as we are suckers enough to pay for sub par fights.

[OldTerry]

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Don't move the goal posts. What are the credible numbers suggesting he makes 25 million per fight?

Just earlier today Laced Up claimed Parker made 6 million. Which would mean AJ only made 12 million.

Where is 25 million coming from?

AJ was guaranteed 13 million for the Klitschko fight. What is the most credible information you have indicating AJ will make twice that much fighting Povetkin? You can't just repeat talking points you hear Hearn say on IFL. You have to dig a little deeper than that. Where is the actual evidence AJ makes 25 million per fight?

What goal post? You sound bitter sorry, fact is Joshua is making a lot of money. He can make that 50m dollars in two fights here. You can **** on about Hearn all you want you listen to him more than any brits on here. He already makes close to that in two fights already. How many fights would it take Wilder to make that same amount? Doesn’t matter you dice it he can make that amount in two fights.

You are the same person that try to tell us Wilder makes “Hidden” money, so Joshua can’t make hidden monies as well lol?

Son, I'm surprised you don't understand what was so clearly explained.