What's the deal with Haymon now?

[creekrat77]

Here we are now. Haymon has virtually taken over as the premier boxing promoter and manager in the U.S., having recently the best talent under him (that is now fading away). He got his wish. I figured after burning bridges with networks and rival promotions, freezing up the sport, he'd eventually Branch out once he got his independence and control.
As of yet, it's still the same bull**** games still being played.
Whether it's Porter, Thurman, Spence or Wilder, everything seems to be in static where they've platued professionally. For instance, why on earth would Danny Garcia fight Rios? Why isn't he branching out to other regional markets with Wilder? Why are Porter and Garcia not fighting? Or Thurman and Spence? At least once this year? There needs to be sensation and ambition with his stable. Instead it's just like they're sitting on logs and picking up checks.

[Outwest Exp 355]

Thurman is hurt. Garcia and Porter are fighting. Spence has a mandatory coming up. And Wilder just fought. Where the hell have you been?

[sore_back]

The pbc spokesperson did a pretty good job of explaining the inactivity (and weak matchups) if you're interested:

https://soundcloud.com/emhoffk/boxin...st-7-tim-smith

For a quick summary: he says they're still looking for a broadcast partner and they're done with giving away premium fights to the networks for free. So they're willing to make the fights, as long as somebody is willing to pay for them. He even mentioned the possibility of a league in the future but nothing is decided and didn't say how likely that was if I remember corectly.

[Outwest Exp 355]

The pbc spokesperson did a pretty good job of explaining the inactivity (and weak matchups) if you're interested:

https://soundcloud.com/emhoffk/boxin...st-7-tim-smith

For a quick summary: he says they're still looking for a broadcast partner and they're done with giving away premium fights to the networks for free. So they're willing to make the fights, as long as somebody is willing to pay for them. He even mentioned the possibility of a league in the future but nothing is decided and didn't say how likely that was if I remember corectly.

Hmmm interesting

[daggum]

The pbc spokesperson did a pretty good job of explaining the inactivity (and weak matchups) if you're interested:

https://soundcloud.com/emhoffk/boxin...st-7-tim-smith

For a quick summary: he says they're still looking for a broadcast partner and they're done with giving away premium fights to the networks for free. So they're willing to make the fights, as long as somebody is willing to pay for them. He even mentioned the possibility of a league in the future but nothing is decided and didn't say how likely that was if I remember corectly.

or in other words they are holding the good fights hostage for more money

[sore_back]

or in other words they are holding the good fights hostage for more money

...or some money