Comments Thread For: Hearn on Canelo, Pacquiao, GGG: Confident I'll Sign One of Them

[KnickTillDeaTh]

I think Hearn gets Pacquiao, and ESPN gets both Canelo and GGG! ESPN will go full throttle for Canelo vs. GGG III.

Well, as I always say, anything is possible. In this case, it's possible but not probable. Lets look at historic president and the politics of boxing. Major U.S. fighters, always go with major U.S. networks. Those Networks were HBO and Showtime. Sure the climate has changed some what, but with HBO's departure, that makes Showtime the undisputed, biggest venue for anything boxing. With the backing of CBS, the deepest pockets, the built in viewership, and the structure composed of all cable providers, and streaming apps across most if not all devices, there is no way they miss out on the free agent 3 way. Golden Boy promotions will not sign a broadcast deal under another promoters banner, that automatically eliminates ESPN and DAZN which both have exclusive deals with their respective promoters, not to mention, DAZN provides an extremely limited venue for Canelo. Canelo goes to Showtime. Loeffler is not as big as GBP, and that goes for his ego as well. GGG is definitely more in play than Canelo, however after being a corner stone for HBO, and coming off of two major PPV's, I can't see Loeffler going away from that. I think Showtime is their destination as well, especially if Canelo goes first, they will be chasing that third fight, and Showtime will more than likely want it too. So that leaves Pac, who is admittedly the biggest toss up. I believe Pac may go one fight deals, remaining free in case the Mayweather fight comes to fruition. The thing is, he didn't leave Top Rank after the rumors surfaced that Arum and Konks were getting a little funny with his money, he didn't leave when Roach tried to steer him away, he didn't leave when De La Hoya dropped $1 million cash on his lap. So I see Pac staying with Arum on a fight by fight basis, in hopes of landing that rematch against Mayweather.

My predictions : Canelo - Showtime
GGG - Showtime
Pacquiao - ESPN

[Plick647]

but why though

because these people are always getting what they want. fookem!

[Kezzer]

I hope he gets all three. Means they will be on Sky! If Americans had any sense they would do, $9.99 a month is far cheaper than paying Ppv prices!

[Bronx2245]

Well, as I always say, anything is possible. In this case, it's possible but not probable. Lets look at historic president and the politics of boxing. Major U.S. fighters, always go with major U.S. networks. Those Networks were HBO and Showtime. Sure the climate has changed some what, but with HBO's departure, that makes Showtime the undisputed, biggest venue for anything boxing. With the backing of CBS, the deepest pockets, the built in viewership, and the structure composed of all cable providers, and streaming apps across most if not all devices, there is no way they miss out on the free agent 3 way. Golden Boy promotions will not sign a broadcast deal under another promoters banner, that automatically eliminates ESPN and DAZN which both have exclusive deals with their respective promoters, not to mention, DAZN provides an extremely limited venue for Canelo. Canelo goes to Showtime. Loeffler is not as big as GBP, and that goes for his ego as well. GGG is definitely more in play than Canelo, however after being a corner stone for HBO, and coming off of two major PPV's, I can't see Loeffler going away from that. I think Showtime is their destination as well, especially if Canelo goes first, they will be chasing that third fight, and Showtime will more than likely want it too. So that leaves Pac, who is admittedly the biggest toss up. I believe Pac may go one fight deals, remaining free in case the Mayweather fight comes to fruition. The thing is, he didn't leave Top Rank after the rumors surfaced that Arum and Konks were getting a little funny with his money, he didn't leave when Roach tried to steer him away, he didn't leave when De La Hoya dropped $1 million cash on his lap. So I see Pac staying with Arum on a fight by fight basis, in hopes of landing that rematch against Mayweather.

My predictions : Canelo - Showtime
GGG - Showtime
Pacquiao - ESPN

I like your thinking on this one, but I still feel Oscar and Espinoza haven't really got over GBP leaving Showtime in the first place! If Oscar, Haymon, and Espinoza could bury the hatchet, they might just bury ESPN as well as HBO! However, I DOUBT IT! I think Showtime is just as committed to Haymon as DAZN is to Hearn, or ESPN is to Arum! I think Oscar plays nice with Arum and ESPN!

[KnickTillDeaTh]

I like your thinking on this one, but I still feel Oscar and Espinoza haven't really got over GBP leaving Showtime in the first place! If Oscar, Haymon, and Espinoza could bury the hatchet, they might just bury ESPN as well as HBO! However, I DOUBT IT! I think Showtime is just as committed to Haymon as DAZN is to Hearn, or ESPN is to Arum! I think Oscar plays nice with Arum and ESPN!

Showtime has already made a substantial offer. When it comes down to money, bad blood means nothing. As far as Haymon, Showtime is not exclusively tied to PBC, like ESPN is to Top Rank, or DAZN is to Hearn, so he has nothing to do with it. GBP will still maintain their freedom under Showtime, and are more than likely using the others as bargaining chips to squeeze a little more out of Showtime.

[IceTrayDaGang]

it'll prolly be pac seeing how manny is the one out of the 2 that is in need of money. if he doesnt get the floyd rematch, he's going to sign with hearn. he gets to fight khan and brook in the UK. this will be the reason for him to sign if he doesnt get the floyd rematch.