If this is correct, its a bit of a shock. I would have favoured Quillin to beat Korobov. Maybe Quillin is considering moving to SMW? I had a feeling at MW that Quillin may turn out to be a bit better than many felt at MW and if he is staying there, still feel he could be
Walked away from a career-best $1.4 million offer in a winnable fight with a wife and fresh baby to support, and dropped his only bargaining chip in the process. If this wasn't Haymon putting the kibosh on it, this has to go down as one of the biggest ducks in history. The man just threw away a winning lottery ticket in hopes of finding more change between the couch cushions.
Dan Rafael ‏@danrafaelespn 1m Quillin vacated title.Would have been stripped for not signing by 4 pm ET. Amazing. Turned down $1.4M for hometown fight he'd be favored in. Dan Rafael ‏@danrafaelespn 7m The WBO has received a letter from @GoldenBoyBoxing on behalf of @KIDCHOCOLATE. He has passed on the Korobov fight & career $. #boxing
If it is Golovkin or Jacobs a victory means a lot more regardless of immediate payday. I wish more boxers would put legacy before payday.