Comments Thread For: Wilder: I'm A (Network) Free Agent; I Can Fight Anyone, Anywhere!

[Scopedog]

Well, if he's not under contract then there should be no problem. Will Al be willing to work with Bob and vice versa though? I hope so. I just hope this fight hasn't been torpedoed yet. The fact that it was ordered by the WBC should hopefully help force the matter.

[Scipio2009]

its not about shunning anybody its the simple fact that wilder is a free agent and he is legally allowed to fight on any network. trying to include showtime will only complicate things and won't even be worth it financially. if showtime loved him so much why did they not try and lock him up with an exclusive contract. espn did it with fury and gave him 20 mil a fight.

Wilder is the champion, though, not Fury. Wilder says he's free to fight anywhere, but he's also made it absolutely clear that he's still calling the shot. If Fury agrees to the terms, they have a fight; if not, Wilder moves on to the next, and Arum is left explaining to ESPN why they're paying $20m to broadcast Fury vs Tom Schwartz (or some other random WBO contender).

Wilder is on the cusp of being a PPV fighter, with or without Fury/Joshua. Flying without a paper guarantee is risky, but Wilder controls his own fate, owns his own show, and can reap as many rewards as his ability will get him (if the Alvarez deal is any precedent, Fury's $20m per fight deal would go up in smoke the moment Wilder were to smoke him anyway).

Arum is a Jonny-come-lately, trying to jump in after someone else (Showtime particularly) took all of the upfront risk.

[Scipio2009]

Any true athletic heavyweight with a decent ring IQ knows exactly what Wilder is going to do and how to fight him. I like Wilder but he lacks alot of skill. Fury beats him 9/10 times.

Fury fought the fight of his life, and still got clipped, lol.

[LacedUp]

I'm going by what Wilder is saying and how he is basically a Network Free Agent. He is not signed exclusively to any Network is what he said and I don't think any of the PBC Fighters are

And I’m not denying what he’s saying is true. I just doubt he’d do that to showtime.

There’s an interview with Espinoza about this in regards to DAZN on TBV. I’d imagine their feelings are even stronger now.

[LacedUp]

Lol Whyte Fury Joshua have all abandoned the UK. Pretty sad if you think about it.

Whyte’s next fight will 100% be at the O2 in London.

[LacedUp]

Warren and Arum don't want the fight so don't hold your breath.

Why wouldn’t they? 😂😂

[SHOOTALLCLOWNS]

Wilder is the champion, though, not Fury. Wilder says he's free to fight anywhere, but he's also made it absolutely clear that he's still calling the shot. If Fury agrees to the terms, they have a fight; if not, Wilder moves on to the next, and Arum is left explaining to ESPN why they're paying $20m to broadcast Fury vs Tom Schwartz (or some other random WBO contender).

Wilder is on the cusp of being a PPV fighter, with or without Fury/Joshua. Flying without a paper guarantee is risky, but Wilder controls his own fate, owns his own show, and can reap as many rewards as his ability will get him (if the Alvarez deal is any precedent, Fury's $20m per fight deal would go up in smoke the moment Wilder were to smoke him anyway).

Arum is a Jonny-come-lately, trying to jump in after someone else (Showtime particularly) took all of the upfront risk.

what network its on shouldn't matter to wilder that's not his problem that's your masters problem. if it means having to fight on espn to secure the biggest fight of his life he should do it. he knows this that's why he's come out and stated that he's a free agent and can fight on ANY NETWORK.
he needs stop being a puppet and let his quote unquote advisor know he works for wilder's best interest not showtime fox or whoever else.

[Deus]

Lol Whyte Fury Joshua have all abandoned the UK. Pretty sad if you think about it.

So sad indeed. So sad that US networks a throwing bucket loads of cash at UK heavyweights to get star attractions because they can't find any in the US of A.

Wilder is the champion, though, not Fury. Wilder says he's free to fight anywhere, but he's also made it absolutely clear that he's still calling the shot. If Fury agrees to the terms, they have a fight; if not, Wilder moves on to the next, and Arum is left explaining to ESPN why they're paying $20m to broadcast Fury vs Tom Schwartz (or some other random WBO contender).

Wilder is on the cusp of being a PPV fighter, with or without Fury/Joshua. Flying without a paper guarantee is risky, but Wilder controls his own fate, owns his own show, and can reap as many rewards as his ability will get him (if the Alvarez deal is any precedent, Fury's $20m per fight deal would go up in smoke the moment Wilder were to smoke him anyway).

Arum is a Jonny-come-lately, trying to jump in after someone else (Showtime particularly) took all of the upfront risk.

Not when the WBC have mandated that Fury is Wilder's next fight. Wilder cannot walk away from that without losing his title... only Fury can. So no Wilder isn't remotely calling the shots.

[Slip&Counter]

there's a difference between knocking someone down and knocking someone out. you think wilder is suddenly going to become a better boxer than fury and outbox him. fury showed he was clearly in a higher class than wilder. he showed he can recover from wilder's best punches. LOL and this was the fat out of shape fury. wilder is doomed in the rematch.

Fury fought the fight of his life, and still got clipped, lol.

Thank you!

[DuckAdonis]

Shelley Finkel has come out and said they have no problem doing a split Showtime/ESPN ppv as well.

If the rematch doesn't happen next it won't be because of the Wilder side.

Because of what they said ? Wilders team have been caught lying on numerous occasions before! Their words mean nothing, actions speak louder than words.

Let's see if Wilder actually man's up and keeps his promises for once.