GGG to ESPN is the obvious play

[buddyr]

Teddy Atlas just thinking about GGG on ESPN is gonna give him a stroke from the excitement

[MasterPlan]

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

Showtime puts in cards that are not PBC related. There's one on tomorrow with Devin Haney.

[Pigeons]

Showtime puts in cards that are not PBC related. There's one on tomorrow with Devin Haney.

That's ShoBox. When's the last time Showtime aired a single Showtime Championship Boxing or Showtime PPV fight where one of the fighters wasn't under Haymon?

[Clubber Pac]

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.

Good post, you make some very solid points

[MasterPlan]

That's ShoBox. When's the last time Showtime aired a single Showtime Championship Boxing or Showtime PPV fight where one of the fighters wasn't under Haymon?

This year. Nov 17. And if Devin Haney keeps it up, he'll be on SHO Championship Boxing sooner than later.

[Pigeons]

This year. Nov 17. And if Devin Haney keeps it up, he'll be on SHO Championship Boxing sooner than later.

That's a Showtime Boxing Special Edition card AKA ShoBox+.


You know it's a problem when you have to go back more than 5 years to find the last Showtime Championship Boxing or Showtime PPV card to have a single fight without at least one Haymon fighter.

[Raonic]

GGG vs Murata would be a decent fight in like January/February before a rematch with Canelo next May.

[Clubber Pac]

GGG vs Murata would be a decent fight in like January/February before a rematch with Canelo next May.

That fight would be a pure money grab, it would have to zero to do with glory, I am not sure GGG has to gain beyond a decent financial package.

If the Japanese put up like $25 million for the fight, and GGG gets an 80/20 split plus gate and TV money, it's worth it, if not, GGG should negotiate matchmaking rights with ESPN, and fight a more high profile opponent.

[boliodogs]

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

You are clearly another GGG hater trying to make him sound so bad. I like GGG and I don't think he ever deserved to lose a fight or get a draw. As for all your young monsters, they aren't monsters. Hurd has done nothing at middleweight. He is a good young fighter but not in GGG's class yet. He is ridiculously easy to hit and he can't match GGG in either chin or power. Jermall has yet to beat a good middleweight. GGG would still be the betting favorite against any middleweight in the world with the possible exception of Canelo. Let Jermall actually do something before you crown him with monster status. He couldn't even hurt Trout so I doubt GGG loses any sleep worrying about fighting him.GGG may well join ESPN but not to cherry pick. He will try to win another world title at 160 and I bet he will succeed.

[boliodogs]

If GGG is this washed up old geezer who needs his opponents cherry picked for him that you say he is why would you even give a fuc what network he fights for? Nobody starts threads about a boxer they think is finished. I'll bet GGG's next opponent will be a better fighter than Canelo's next opponent who will probably be Lemieux, a guy GGG already slaughtered.