Why do some boxers need promoters?

[man down]

You see guys like Pac, Canelo, Floyd, the bigger draws that make money. Floyd was smart enough to see this. He picked his own fights that would help him with a edge. He makes the most money and keeps most of it.
They have promoters with other things in mind. They sometimes rob fighters because the fighter is talking retirement. So they want to pass the belt on to their next star in the stable with a BS decision win. Kind of like Bradley and Pac. I watched PBC try and pull it off with Pac and Thurman with those judges and highlights that showed no knockdown or body shot.

Now we see whats happening to Canelo. These guys will do what makes them the most money. I think we're in a day and age where we dont need promoters for big names. So why do they sign up with them for long contracts?

[Marchegiano]

sociological aspects like connections.

[killakali]

You see guys like Pac, Canelo, Floyd, the bigger draws that make money. Floyd was smart enough to see this. He picked his own fights that would help him with a edge. He makes the most money and keeps most of it.
They have promoters with other things in mind. They sometimes rob fighters because the fighter is talking retirement. So they want to pass the belt on to their next star in the stable with a BS decision win. Kind of like Bradley and Pac. I watched PBC try and pull it off with Pac and Thurman with those judges and highlights that showed no knockdown or body shot.

Now we see whats happening to Canelo. These guys will do what makes them the most money. I think we're in a day and age where we dont need promoters for big names. So why do they sign up with them for long contracts?

Canelo pretty much is GBP. He takes 90% of the net revenue. He has all the leverage. It’s very similar to when Floy flight for GBP and would pay them 2 mil per event to state them

[OnePunch]

without a great promoter in Top Rank developing Floyds career, he would be the most "talented" car detailer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Promoters invest time, money, and matchmaking expertise in developing the fighters talents, as well as their public exposure.

Sure, there comes a time when the fighter develops enough of a profile that a true "promoter" is no longer needed, but really only a handful of fighters ever reach that status........

[Motorcity Cobra]

Canelo pretty much is GBP. He takes 90% of the net revenue. He has all the leverage. It’s very similar to when Floy flight for GBP and would pay them 2 mil per event to state them

So why isn't he negotiationing his own fights and just paying Golden Boy a fee to promote it? He's nothing like Floyd.

[Motorcity Cobra]

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Sure, there comes a time when the fighter develops enough of a profile that a true "promoter" is no longer needed, but really only a handful of fighters ever reach that status........

True but we're seeing more fighters who've never had a promoter have just as much success, and more, than fighters with a promoter. Not saying they're reaching Floyd level. But they're doing a lot better than a guy like Kovalev.

[Eff Pandas]

At a certain point they don't. I think basically anyone on TV doesn't need a promoter. If things go south with him then maybe he needs a promoter again, but if you got enough of a Q score that all your fights are on TV I think thats the level you need to start looking to cut the cord with a promoter. And for sure guys like Canelo & Joshua are just giving money away by having a multi-fight, multi-year promotional contract.

[Outwest Exp 355]

Boxers need someone to put up the money for their fights. Also do all the leg work when it comes to securing venues, dealing with the stationing bodies, and athletic commissions.