Comments Thread For: Arum: Thurman's People Called About Crawford Fight, But Money Demands Are Crazy

[champion4ever]

Keith wants Guaranteed money and Bob doesn't believe the money is there. It's not complicated, there is no conspiracy and neither is afraid of fighting, it's all about the money.

How much money does Keith need and how much is willing to settle for; The last I checked it was about $3 million dollars which at least to me sounds very reasonable?

[factsarenice]

It's not up to Haymon, it's up to Espinoza, Fox and ESPN. Competing networks will cooperate for a price in good times. That said, Keith vs Crawford is not close Floyd vs Manny and making matters worse, none of the sport networks have content and none are willing to share what little bit they do have.

There's no excuse for this fight not getting made. If Top Rank is so concerned about the numbers then let them do a co-promotion with the PBC in order to make up for the loss revenue. Haymon would do at least half on the fight.

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

Obviously Keith wants guaranteed money. If fighters simply asked for a PPV percentage every dream fight would be signed by Wednesday. In reality, if the fighter is big enough for a PPV they will always demand a guarantee, that's the way it works.

As for Ennis & Ortiz, they look promising but lets not forget, they are in a building stage fighting guys they are supposed to beat.

Of course he wants guaranteed money, Keith is a draw regardless what people here will have you believe he is more popular than a lot of these fighters who are on the current P4P list.

I know they are in the beginning stages of their career, but Ortiz did recently express interest in Crawford, and Ennis said he can beat either Crawford or Spence recently, but like I said those are very high risk low reward fights bruh it would **** up the cashout plan they are waiting for.

[RuleOfTheSpear]

Bob and BoMac got Bud on protective custody right now

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Can we finally knock Bud off that underserved p4p spot people put him on? Now he's ducking challenges after having the weakest resume at welterweight in the top 5.

[factsarenice]

No way will Keith accept 3 million for Crawford. Why would he? Keith can easily wait for the Spence/Garcia winner for two times that and get a shot at all the belts and if he can win... a mega rematch with Manny.

Terrance is very dangerous and he doesn't draw the kind of cash it takes to lure fighters in. I blame a lot of that on Arum, he's the promoter and that's his only job. Terrance is not a self promoter but right or wrong, if Arum can't get the fights Crawford will not re-up his contract.

How much money does Keith need and how much is willing to settle for; The last I checked it was about $3 million dollars which at least to me sounds very reasonable?

[RuleOfTheSpear]

No way will Keith accept 3 million for Crawford. Why would he? Keith can easily wait for the Spence/Garcia winner for two times that and get a shot at all the belts and if he can win... a mega rematch with Manny.

Terrance is very dangerous and he doesn't draw the kind of cash it takes to lure fighters in. I blame a lot of that on Arum, he's the promoter and that's his only job. Terrance is not a self promoter but right or wrong, if Arum can't get the fights Crawford will not re-up his contract.

Brian and Keith talked about that in the podcast interview. Keith said waiting for Spence/Danny is not an option for him. He could. But he's trying to improve his leverage. Keith said it's either a title fight or a title eliminator for him. He wants Spence first, but Crawford got under his skin.

[factsarenice]

Of course he wants guaranteed money, Keith is a draw regardless what people here will have you believe he is more popular than a lot of these fighters who are on the current P4P list.

I know they are in the beginning stages of their career, but Ortiz did recently express interest in Crawford, and Ennis said he can beat either Crawford or Spence recently, but like I said those are very high risk low reward fights bruh it would **** up the cashout plan they are waiting for.

I agree, people won't admit it but Keith built his brand 1st on HBO and then Showtime. Keith is probably the biggest active draw at 147 behind Manny.

[Ray*]

They can always make Bud an offer. It’s pretty much simple. Don’t wait for Arum to make you an offer of over 3m.

[bballchump11]

I'm no longer a Crawford fan.