Hearn and reckless matchups..

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This is only a minute long clip. That 5 punch combination that knocks Hammer down was absolutely beautiful. It’s not about punchers chance with him, he can box so well in parts. Rather than a punchers chance with Price, it’s whether he can put it all together on the night.

 

Typical anti Hearn propaganda. I see you conveniently forget to mention the ridiculous reckless matchmaking from Warren recently, particularly with Dubois rendering LW's unconscious.

Dodd vs Coyle is also a competitive match up and a good piece of matchmaking.

The manager, coach and ultimately the boxer themselves take the responsibility for a fighter's welfare. There's plenty of valid reasons to have a pop at Matchroom but don't spout righteous rhetoric about poor reckless match ups just to fit an agenda you clearly have against hearn.

 

I think Brook-Spence deserves PPV. It's a true 50-50 and both Brook and Spence are well-known in the UK and the US to pretty much all fight fans. And the Haye fight must be PPV because Haye demands money. And he's big enough to be automatic PPV in the UK anyways. But I agree with the others. Especially Brook-Gavin, which was an absolute joke of a PPV.

Joshua was only PPV because of the Olympic Gold Medal in London, which increased his profile hugely in the UK. None of those Joshua fights deserve to be PPV though, I agree with you on that.

 

Providing a fighter passes his medical and is of sound mind, it's up to him who he fights. I'd like to see Price vs Povetkin from an entertainment perspective. Is it a mismatch? 99% likely but it will be fun and both men are getting paid. I have no issue with any of these fights in regards to personal safety and things of that nature. That's not to say I that I don't want better fights but I feel people should be feel to make their own choices in life.

 

It's quite simple...it's business not a charity...boxing isn't a public good...if it makes more money on PPV it'll be PPV...it's not that complicated.

 

Completely agree. People complain as they are looking at it from a fans perspective however if they were Eddie Hearn then they would do exactly the same thing as him. PPVs mean more money for promoter and fighter and if there is a demand for it then we are only going to see more PPVs which you cannot blame Eddie for. It's called supply and demand!

 

I have to disagree about Price. While he has some good boxing skills he has proven to have a journeyman level chin and turn his back to his opponents during fights. He also gasses badly and seems to loose heart when the going gets tough.

Povetkin is several levels above Price (surely we all agree on this!) if he finds his range Price will suffer a concussive knock out. Whilst we all wish Price well and want to see him in big fights, I personally don't want to see him hurt for the sake of an exhibition fight. I'd rather watch Povetkin showcase his skills against a boxer who has proved to be in or around world level.

On the subject of Price being a joke, I think he has actually gained fans and become a bit of cult figure in boxing. The way he has conducted himself outside of the ring and the manner and spirit of his comebacks (he is willing to fight anyone and still has something to prove) has to be given some respect.

 

Povetkin v Price on paper is indeed horrific match making, it's a mismatch of epic proportions. It would be comparable to have Dubois take on Audley Harrrison.

The only thing in Price's favour is the size.

 

I dunno, I think it’s a mismatch judging on previous issues with self-belief, mental fragility such as controlling anxiety, conditioning & that will to win...it’s not a mismatch in terms of boxing ability.

I think Price is the epitome of catastrophe theory (psychological). Worth a look if you’re not familiar with it.

 

It was not a 50/50 though everything was in Spence's favour.Brook had eye surgery,Physological damage from the GGG Fight and coming down from a weight cut.Why do you think the bookies had Spence as a favourite ?? So what if Haye Demands money,he's been out of the game for 3 years and he was fighting on Dave a comedy channel for his return.Why does he suddenly get to demand PPV Money when he's old,past it and damaged.PPV is for fights like Joshua v Klitschko,Joshua v Martin(1st HW Title fight,we didnt know at the time Martin was a bum)

 

Hearn should get Sexton in for the British and then he can match him against Allen/Thomas winner for the commonwealth. These are all winnable fights for Price and good undercard match ups for the fans.

If he gets through these then he can think about a step up against a Chisora or maybe Joyce for an international strap or perhaps another tilt at the European.

Sad thing is most fans actually want to see the Povetkin v Price fight. Price is living of that punchers chance tag and we all have a morbid curiosity of seeing spectacular KO's. Hearn knows it's great entertainment even if for all the wrong reasons and Pricey knows it's a payday he just can't down.

 

Dodd-Coyle?

 

LOL
People pretending they care.
We see cab drivers every week in every promotion across the world get beaten to a pulp against up and coming stars.

 

Haye certainly does not deserve PPV money based on his Dave TV Exploits against 2 puddings while wearing a giant white nappy.