At Al Haymon's request he was able to cut Russel's fight from 10 rounds to 8...

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  1. NotAnMMAfan

    NotAnMMAfan Guest

    Because of Russel's hand injury. Is Haymon really that powerful that one phone call to HBO he can reduce the scheduled number of rounds to benefit HIS fighter? That's really ****ed up honestly. :patsch
     
    NotAnMMAfan, Sep 6, 2011
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  2. JC2006

    JC2006 Active Member Full Member

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    Apparently. That's what they were insinuating on the broadcast.
     
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  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    don't hate the playa hate the game.
     
    PH|LLA, Sep 6, 2011
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  4. NotAnMMAfan

    NotAnMMAfan Guest

    Those broadcasters have inside knowledge cause it's their company. Their must be some truth to it.
     
    NotAnMMAfan, Sep 6, 2011
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  5. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I'd love to fight for Haymon
     
    bballchump11, Sep 6, 2011
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  6. Tomato Can

    Tomato Can Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Get paid fat money, fight B- fighters, become champion against a soft World Champ, WOW NEVER heard before in boxing.
     
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  7. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Not a level playing field................
     
    Farmboxer, Sep 6, 2011
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  8. Vysotsky

    Vysotsky Boxing Junkie banned

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    Don't remember the Alexander vs Matthysse fight? it was a eliminator and should have been 12 but Haymon fixed that.
     
    Vysotsky, Sep 6, 2011
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  9. CocoonOfHorror!

    CocoonOfHorror! LONG-TIME LURKER! Full Member

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    He's good but I don't wanna see anyore of THAT kid on B.A.D.! Bring me Angulooooooooo!
     
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  10. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't know why HBO continue letting him dictate to them.
     
    FORMIDABLE, Sep 7, 2011
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  11. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee Loyal Member

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    if its not a title fight, i don't see what the problem is...

    if it IS a title fight..it should be 12 rounds.
     
    DobyZhee, Sep 7, 2011
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  12. Atlanta

    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    HBO: "You know what AL, **** you we ain't changing ****"

    Al Haymon: "Really? Let me see here... Showtime, Showtime. Ah found their number.... Hey Showtime, Haymon here. How would you like to work with my stable of fighters?"

    HBO: (panicked) "Uh, Al, I mean Mr. Haymon, aren't you being a bit rushed about your decision, we were only joking. (nervous laughter)Haha, yeah a Joke"
     
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  13. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Like there aren't any other fighters out there to fill the slots of his overpaid hype jobs? Mayweather is the only one they can't afford to lose, and he won't leave HBO regardless.
     
    FORMIDABLE, Sep 7, 2011
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  14. Bladegunner

    Bladegunner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Them hype jobs have a following:deal
     
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  15. Green Man

    Green Man Guest

    Theres a reason why some people call HBO the Haymon Boxing Organization.
     
    Green Man, Sep 7, 2011
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