Comments Thread For: Daniel Roman: I Came Up Short, I Want Akhmadaliev Rematch

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Miami, Florida - For the IBF, WBA super bantamweight titles, Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0, 6 KOs) became a unified champion by winning a twelve round split decision over Daniel Roman (27-3-1, 10 KOs). The scores were 115-113 for Roman, 115-113 for Akhmadaliev, and 115-113 for Akhmadaliev. (photos by Ed Mulholland)
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[knockoutkid]

'The plan changed at the last minute', basically he got an injury?

[sammybee]

Don't you have an immediate rematch clause in the contract you signed for the fight?

[James Hunt]

Strange Danny doesn't have a rematch clause. I know it's mando but inhouse fights, even if mandos, usually have rematch clauses.

[Zaryu]

Strange Danny doesn't have a rematch clause. I know it's mando but inhouse fights, even if mandos, usually have rematch clauses.

I don't really know, but I was under the impression mandatory challengers usually don't sign rematch clauses because they don't need it to get the fight.

[Drigo]

Akhmadaliev should defend the title once and go for unification...

[Corelone]

Danny knows how to lose. He got out hussled by a guy with no real advantage, just a better will to win. I was talking Roman up before the fight, but I could see doubt in his attitude and backed off. Roman talks like a sparring partner and allowed Akhmo to lead, but had the strength to close strong. Roman could have fought like the 12th round all night, but his mind isn't right.

[Phill lynott]

Roman is a class act. I feel he won the fight in many ways but I aint a paid judge. If I was it would at least be honest. Seems people forget we are talking about a championship fight. Judges need to remember to view it that way. Shouldnt be so easy to rob the title holder. Anyway Roman gave MJ a shot when others would not and if MJ don't return the favor with an Immediate rematch, all the respect I gained for the tough Buztek is lost.

[_Rexy_]

I don't really know, but I was under the impression mandatory challengers usually don't sign rematch clauses because they don't need it to get the fight.

They don't unless the champ puts one in. Example: The reason the Joshua camp is avoiding a purse bid with the Pulev camp is because it would come with the split already mandated, and no rematch clause. Joshua wants a better split and a rematch.

[Zaryu]

They don't unless the champ puts one in. Example: The reason the Joshua camp is avoiding a purse bid with the Pulev camp is because it would come with the split already mandated, and no rematch clause. Joshua wants a better split and a rematch.

Makes sense. That way the challenger at least has the option to let it go to a purse bid if he's not happy with the terms being discussed, which or may not include a rematch clause.