Comments Thread For: Thurman To Arum: Stop Talking Sh-t! Not My Fault You Can't Afford Fight For Crawford

[Catch n shoot]

He’s not making fights, and that’s the whole point. He couldn’t get Wilder vs Joshua done, Tank vs Lomachenko, Spence vs Crawford, Charlo/plant vs Canelo, the only fights that he makes are those where his fighter’s have the odds stacked towards them with everything to gain and very little if anything to lose.

Yeah you right. That's just how this business runs unfortunately, the promoter doesn't want to risk his investment or their stock to the competition, a rival promoter. Because they'll be losing money on their investment without getting a return..I'd say once their fighter brings in more money then theyhad initially invested maybe the promoter would more inclined to take a risk.

That's the business side of boxing... prevents some great matchups

[baroidi]

the plan was for Crawford to get a highlight reel KO of glass Khan. A viral highlight reel KO of Khan could've generated some much needed buzz, instead Dud Crawford failed miserably. I'm sure it was at that point that Arum decided that Dud Crawford was a money losing investment.

[Combat Talk Radio]

Crawford does deserve the money affiliated with his position and ranking

https://www.boxingscene.com/arum-stands-by-crawford-comments-disinterested-promoting-his-fights--153461?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

“He’s got to promote like Lopez does. He’s got to promote like Shakur (Stevenson) does… like (Floyd) Mayweather did, like (Manny) Pacquiao did. If he doesn’t, then who the f---k needs him? He may be the greatest fighter in the world, but, hey, I ain’t going bankrupt promoting him.

“The question is, ‘Do we want to keep him?’ I could build a house in Beverly Hills on the money I’ve lost on him in the last three fights, a beautiful home. Nobody questions Crawford’s innate, tremendous ability. By beating a naturally bigger guy (Brook), decisively, that’s a big statement that’s he’s making. The question is, ‘Does he pay the bills?’ Look, you can have the greatest opera singer in the world. If the fans don’t support it, you’re out of business.”

...OOPS

[Combat Talk Radio]

the plan was for Crawford to get a highlight reel KO of glass Khan. A viral highlight reel KO of Khan could've generated some much needed buzz, instead Dud Crawford failed miserably. I'm sure it was at that point that Arum decided that Dud Crawford was a money losing investment.

Well, I mean he did make highlight reel. I don't think, short of Smoke Gainer, I've ever seen a more picture-perfect low blow.

[Boricua181]

i agree 100 percent here....thats what bob does....hes really good at signing a kid...building him...getting him to that level...then he feels like hes owed....thats how bob works...."you work for me i got you here...be a good subservient worker".....thats always his attitude....

thats why guys love al...and bob has had beefs with oscar, floyd, mikey and others

i think you described it perfectly

That's exactly right Floyd, Oscar, Mickey, Cotto, Pacquiao, and most recently Gilberto Ramirez. These were great losses to his Top Rank Promotional team, but he was so arrogant that he never tried to come to agreeable terms with any of them. I appreciate you agreeing with my analysis on this promoter who's had the honor, and great privilege of promoting all of these Hall of Fame fighters.

[Boricua181]

Keith Thurman is having trouble coming to terms that he is now a Gate-Keeper.

I believe that your right about that, Kieth Thurman nearly lost against Josesito Lopez. That fight was the fight before he lost to Manny Pacquiao, and he barely came out on top. He did show a lot of heart in that fight, as he has in all of his professional fights. He has also suffered many injuries in the latter part of his career, it does look like his best days are behind him.

[Boricua181]

Damn this was on point!

Thank you Sir, I appreciate your acknowledging my viewpoint on Bob Arum, and his Top Rank Promotional organization.

[Curt Henning]

I believe that your right about that, Kieth Thurman nearly lost against Josesito Lopez. That fight was the fight before he lost to Manny Pacquiao, and he barely came out on top. He did show a lot of heart in that fight, as he has in all of his professional fights. He has also suffered many injuries in the latter part of his career, it does look like his best days are behind him.

while i agree...im not sure i agree hes at gatekeeper status yet...hes lost one fight lol....even if he sc****d by lopez...that was almost 2 years out of the ring off an injury....he lost to pac but it was entertaining and close.....its not like he got blown out or knocked out....yeah pac is old...its still hard to tell just how good pac is right now....but i dunno the term "Gatekeeper" is harsh....hes 32 with one loss...id have to see another loss or two before he gets to that status

guys put stock often too much into recent performances....everyone was down on teo after fighting nakatani....then hed ko'd commey but they still thought "loma is going give him a lesson and make him regret this"......tank was garbage after taking awhile to beat gamboa despite having little trouble in the fight(yes i know gamboa was injured)...but haney couldnt stop him...im just not ready to write keith off

[tokon]

the plan was for Crawford to get a highlight reel KO of glass Khan. A viral highlight reel KO of Khan could've generated some much needed buzz . . . .

It wasn't Crawford's fault that Khon quit.

[Bronx2245]

He’s not making fights, and that’s the whole point. He couldn’t get Wilder vs Joshua done, Tank vs Lomachenko, Spence vs Crawford, Charlo/plant vs Canelo, the only fights that he makes are those where his fighter’s have the odds stacked towards them with everything to gain and very little if anything to lose.

Wilder vs. Joshua didn't happen, but Wilder vs. Fury fought twice, and very well might fight a third time too! Tank vs. Loma did not happen, but GRJ vs. Loma did! Canelo is his own man, and does things on his own time! Charlo, Plant, or Benavidez will fight Canelo in 2021, book it! Meanwhile Arum is offering Porter $1 Million dollars! Crawford will be leaving in 2021, book that too! Oh, by the way, Ryan Garcia's Father said that Tank vs. Garcia is looking real good! I know that hurts! You don't wanna see that! Lol!