If it actually was £1.4mil then I would agree, but it's actually 1.4mil dollars. Khan is no bigger a name in the states than Bradley is, why should he receive more?
Well yeah, he never used to have this "Floyd like" money driven mentality. He only seemed to develop it after the Peterson fight as he was negotiating with Alexander. I guess he's practiced trash-talking enough that he's become a complete arséhole. Fúck all that "My family gotta eat" bullshít he pulls out of his arse. My family and great, great grandchildren could eat for the rest of their lives with $1.4mil.
It's called professional boxing. If he was ducking opponents I'd agree with you, but he's not. He's just negotiating well.
Sorry, my mistake. But Khan's still done bigger numbers than Bradley in the states in his two fights there. I'd like to know how much Khan is getting then. But for me me 60/40 seems about fair because Bradley's promotion and marketing is none existent, he couldn't draw flies.
We should ask Bradley why he is bottling, he obviously is. Oh and Khan is a much bigger name in boxing, common man off the street has never heard of Bradley.
Common sense shows that beating Mabuza and Matthyse doesn't make you the no.1, and JMM isn't the no.1 @ 140. That fight shouldn't determine the genuine no.1 in anybodys eyes. The winner of that would be primed to stamp their authority in the division if Bradley and Khan both move up.
Where do you live a calcutta slum? £850K... then pay everyone involved, such as trainers,managers, training costs.. then take a massive bite in tax, it buys you a house and a few years living.
Another issue with Shaw, actually. But Khan's US fights did poorly. Mediocre ratings and they had to paper the venues, even with a NYC fighter in Malignaggi.
There is no real difference in draw between them, however the big thing in Bradleys favour is that he is actually American. It should be 50/50, I suspect the offer has even been put to Bradley as being 50/50. The last I heard (and this was way back) was that HBO was prepared to put up 4 million dollars for the fight including costs. If it is near that he is being short changed a little.
What the feck is going on ? Is there going to be a fight in Vegas involving Amir Khan on July 23rd or not ? I was planning to go to Vegas to watch it but if no fight I am just gonna go to New York instead ( Been to Vegas already never been to New York )!
Reminds me of the Hopkins situation after the Trinidad fight...Bradley should do everything to rid himself of Shaw.