GGG to ESPN is the obvious play

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  • Clubber Pac
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    #1

    GGG to ESPN is the obvious play

    GGG to ESPN is a no brainer for everyone involved.

    GGG can use the ESPN hype machine to sell his since revoked bogey man status, together, he and Arum can pick and choose opponents, and extend GGG's career while fighting in front of a huge audience every time out.

    GGG can help ESPN/Top Rank launch the eventual PPV platform, all they need is a faded big name, which could be a financial boon for ESPN.

    GGG going to Showtime would be the end of his career in brutal fashion, way to much young talent for him to take such a risk, he just got his butt kicked, no need to suffer a worse fate at the hands of Charlo, or Hurd, or anyone of those young monsters.

    DAZN is out, they dont have a stable, they are years away from being major players, the entire network is predicated upon the success of a chinny heavyweight champion that struggles with old men, and ducks serious challengers, it's a very fluid situation, not the type of security a boxing geezer like GGG needs.

    I am willing to bet on it, GGG to ESPN
  • rolshans
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    #2
    DAZN has Andrade and Jacobs (or so it seems).

    I'd say that's actually pretty attractive, especially if one or both of them get a belt.

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    • Eff Pandas
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      #3
      I think that Murata fight in Japan alone makes GGG to ESPN the most obvious guess on where HBO guys end up.

      I think there is a lot of sh^t up in the air doe so I wouldn't be shocked if GGG lands on DAZN or some new entity or if HBO even makes a deal for a third PPV fight cuz HBO didn't entirely shut the door on boxing if its a big enough PPV fight. Although they didn't specifically mention GGG vs Canelo III in their example which might be a sign they aren't looking to do anything like that anytime soon idk.

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        #4
        Originally posted by rolshans
        DAZN has Andrade and Jacobs (or so it seems).
        Supposedly Jacobs' last fight with Hearn is the last HBO fight.

        DAZN seems like a very solid possibility for Jacobs doe. But then again I think for Jacobs it'll depend on what happens with Canelo & GGG. I think those are the fights Jacobs wants.

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        • sicko
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          #5
          Probably the ONLY PLAY honestly

          Going to be interesting to see GGG and Canelo's next moves as far as NETWORK/PPV Distribution

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          • Curt Henning
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            #6
            ggg to espn seems like the most logical from a brand standpoint.....gggs name rings bells with crawford and loma....hes a perfect guy for them to add to that duo and make it a trio of "star power"......ggg vs murata has ESPN written all over it...also maybe some fights against zurdo or uzecategui(im guessing these are not likely direction for his team but still a shot)

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            • Scipio2009
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              #7
              Originally posted by Clubber Pac
              GGG to ESPN is a no brainer for everyone involved.

              GGG can use the ESPN hype machine to sell his since revoked bogey man status, together, he and Arum can pick and choose opponents, and extend GGG's career while fighting in front of a huge audience every time out.

              GGG can help ESPN/Top Rank launch the eventual PPV platform, all they need is a faded big name, which could be a financial boon for ESPN.

              GGG going to Showtime would be the end of his career in brutal fashion, way to much young talent for him to take such a risk, he just got his butt kicked, no need to suffer a worse fate at the hands of Charlo, or Hurd, or anyone of those young monsters.

              DAZN is out, they dont have a stable, they are years away from being major players, the entire network is predicated upon the success of a chinny heavyweight champion that struggles with old men, and ducks serious challengers, it's a very fluid situation, not the type of security a boxing geezer like GGG needs.

              I am willing to bet on it, GGG to ESPN
              Who is there for him to fight on ESPN though?

              Murata doesn't need to fight Golovkin yet, if we're honest about it, Jermall Charlo is with Haymon, Derevyanchenko is with Haymon, Jacobs is likely 1-2 fights away from being back in the Haymon fold, Andrade is with Hearn, Saunders is with Warren (who did just sign a partnership deal with Top Rank for US TV, so that's an option), and then you've got Alvarez floating around.

              vs Saunders in the UK, and vs Murata in Japan, likely won't be worth what Golovkin is gonna ask

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              • downklown
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                #8
                Espn = Top Rank. Knowing that, who does TR have at 160lb to make big fights for GGG? The answer? No one!
                Dazn or Showtime are the only choices.

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                • Pigeons
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                  #9
                  Everyone's going to ESPN or DAZN. When has Haymon ever showed an interest in showcasing other promoters' fighters?

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                  • TouchyAndalou
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                    #10
                    I think DAZN will be aggressive in looking to sign him. Their problem has been signing star fighters, either because they haven't been available or just not willing out of a sense of loyalty to Haymon. The network will know that Andrade and Vargas aren't going to drive a lot of subscriptions. But Canelo and GGG will and they've been served up to them on a plate. I wouldn't be surprised if DAZN sanctioned significant extra money to secure them, because if Showtime signs both it massively sets DAZN back.

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