Comments Thread For: Crawford on Spence Fight: If It Ain't 60/40 In My Favor Fight Won't Happen

[whollisboxing]

There's option 4 - the option NSB doesn't like.

I call it the "Mayweather/De La Hoya Alternative".


Crawford humbly accepts whatever the A-Side is offering now (which is a VERY generous 60/40 split), goes in there and PROVES why he should make more money IN THE FUTURE.

Should he then beat Spence, he can ask for whatever he wants on his terms. AFTER. Not before.

I know NSB hates that option because it means Crawford has to do without a couple million, but I've got no sympathy really, for a guy making guaranteed $3.6 million off C-levels demanding A-Side money.

Indeed, and it would be great if Bud would bet on himself in that way. Zab Judah took short money against Cory Spinks and became the undisputed champ at 147. That eventually led to PPV showdowns with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto.

Zab didn't win those fights, however he can look back and say that he fought at the highest level against the best competition.

[OnlyBeingHonest]

This right here is the key:

I can’t complain,” a resigned Crawford added. “Of course I want the big fights but like I said I’m cool. I’m making good money.

Crawford obviously has different priorities and unless those priorities change, we won't see the fight.

That would be unfortunate, however it doesn't seem like he cares one way or the other as long as he's "making good money".

I do see one scenario, which may or may not happen, where the fight could happen:

1. Crawford leaves Top Rank and becomes a free agent

2. He is free to face PBC welterweights and the "good money" becomes whatever purse split he is offered

3. He initially balks but then realizes that he will probably make less without Top Rank if he faces lesser opponents. Crawford then accepts whatever "good money" is offered to face Spence or whoever else.

If those things happen then I could see Spence-Crawford happening. Until then, I don't see it.

Matchroom and DAZN will pay him good for lesser opponents and he will be satisfied with that, while claiming the pbc guys are still ducking him.

[TheWinners]

Yall hero Crawfraud just admitted he don't care what the fans want. He would leave Top Rank and still won't fight Spence.

[Ochoa780]

Fury and AJ agreed to an even split so why can't these guys? Neither really want the fight that badly, if truth be told. This is not good for boxing. Boo!

That's cause in the uk Joshua and fury could sell out a soccer stadium easy. Everybody eats out there

Groves froch did how many people?

Boxing crowds out there are strong

[Ochoa780]

I dont care who gets a higher percentage. I dont get any of it so it doesnt effect me.

Crawford is the more decorated fighter. He is the HOFer not Spence.

Its really not complicated

And Crawfords win over Joe Horn was better than anything Spence has done yet

Crawford is a hall of famer..? I musta been asleep for that one

[whollisboxing]

Matchroom and DAZN will pay him good for lesser opponents and he will be satisfied with that, while claiming the pbc guys are still ducking him.

That's assuming DAZN is able to stay afloat. I've heard that they are struggling but I don't know for sure.

[icha]

seems like crawford doesn't want it ..

[The Old LefHook]

Crawford is a registered, thoroughbred halfwit. It becomes more apparent every interview. But his complexion is not creamy like Spence's.

[Marvlus Marv]

Fury draws money.

AJ draws money.

Spence draws money.

Know who's missing?


People - THIS IS NOT HARD.

Crawford! It's him!

[PulpFriction]

Never liked Crawford. Has zero signature wins. Doesn’t promote or hype up fights. Sure he is a good fighter but he is not a star and never was. Look at his numbers/ratings for his fights. Unless you’re boxing fan you’ve never heard of the guy and now he wants to squash the fight by making ridiculous demands. Why would he demand 60% of the share when NO ONE GIVES A FK ABOUT HIM?!?!?