Another mega-fight lost to the scrap heap of history

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  1. exumspate

    exumspate Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The most consistent rule in boxing is the most anticipated matchups are exceptions to the rule and rarely happen. Greedy, overly cautious management always triumphs over fans that buy their bs excuses along with tickets. AJ vs Wilder may still happen at some point but won’t be the same. And yet, as a boxing fan, it unfortunately goes with the territory and I’ll probably buy a ticket.

    Cheers to Ruiz for putting up a championship effort and for making the division in a way more interesting but, mostly for reminding us all that opportunities always have an expiration date.
     
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  2. McGrain

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    Yeah, good post. Big night spoiled by greed, no mega-fight, would have been a lot of fun.

    Hopefully Ruiz beats Joshua again though then gets up for one of the others. I'll be pulling for Ruiz bigtime in the rematch. We know that Joshua-Wilder/Joshua-Fury are near impossible to make for whatever reason. Not blaming AJ, just saying the fights seem extremely hard to make for whatever reason, whatever personality clashes.

    May not be that with Ruiz, and he's certainly the better bet of the two.
     
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  3. Tyson Fury Goat

    Tyson Fury Goat Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    if wilder had more belief he would of fought Joshua by now and take all the belts and **** load of money lol
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I have a feeling it's more likely to happen now, if AJ wins the rematch. Wilder might find his ass after seeing AJ hurt

    Ruiz vs Wilder could be interesting
     
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  5. exumspate

    exumspate Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like Ruiz, he showed a lot vs Parker, gave more than a hint of his potential. He’s fun to watch, definitely made me a fan. And who knows, maybe the fights that couldn’t get made actually do.
     
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  6. Tyson Fury Goat

    Tyson Fury Goat Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    if wilder had more belief he would of fought Joshua by now and take all the belts and **** load of money lol
     
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  7. exumspate

    exumspate Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree, a dedicated Ruiz could be really interesting with any of the top HW’s.
     
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  8. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    50/50 purse split now?
     
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  9. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don’t know why they keep thinking they can make pointless title defences as if the fans really care. Then it backfires. Most British boxing fans didn’t even stay up for this one. I don’t think he’ll make the money back now compared to if they made the Joshua fight. I was rooting for Ruiz for this one because I felt the fight was an insult.
     
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  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    If AJ goes in as the challenger I'd say definitely. It's arguable that Wilder should get 50/50 even in the unification. Or that AJ now doesn't deserve more than 50 anyway
     
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  11. It's Ovah

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    50 50 of a vastly diminished purse is all much of a muchness.
     
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  12. exumspate

    exumspate Well-Known Member Full Member

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    History has way more ‘backfires’ than successes. And it repeats for obvious reasons.
     
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  13. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    There’s only been a handful of PPV fights in the U.K. that I haven’t stayed up for in twenty years. I don’t know anyone who bought this fight. It will be interesting to see the Sky Box Office figures. I think Hearn will be even more disappointed when he sees the figures.
     
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  14. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    One big night spoiled maybe, but we got a big night of a different kind.

    Not sure if you've seen it yet but last night's fight was a very exciting affair.

    Round 3 in particular.

    Hard to see Wilder/AJ having been more dramatic.
     
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  15. vargasfan1985

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    Wilder and Joshua blew massive paydays because of ego and bad management

    F them
     
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