Bute and Interbox - what is going on??

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  1. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I hate starting a separate thread about this...but I am getting worried.

    Bute's contract with Interbox expired at the end of March. It's the 3rd of April and we still haven't heard anything about a new contract, even though we were promissed it would be signed a week ago at the latest!

    What is going on???:huh

    Why has the contract not been extended for another 2 years yet?:huh
     
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  2. scorpy

    scorpy Veni, Vidi, Vici Full Member

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    Interbox is probably waiting to finalize the deal with Sauerland for the Larsen fight to announce everything (fight, Bute's contract, etc.) at once. That is how they usually work.
     
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  3. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Hmmm...they could have at least said as much!

    "We will announce a new contract and Bute's new opponent as soon as we have finalised the deal with Bute's next opponent"

    or at least:

    "Negotiations for a new contract are progressing well for both parties, as are negotiations with Bute's most likely next opponent. We will announce everything as soon as negotiations are finalised"
     
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  4. scorpy

    scorpy Veni, Vidi, Vici Full Member

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    They could... but they don't usually do this kind of stuff. For some reason they are very secretive about their "behind-the-scenes" activities.
     
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  5. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    :? :? :? :? :?
     
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  6. Astola

    Astola Its a fact. Full Member

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    Dont be so nervous mate :yep
     
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  7. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It would be interesting if a major US promoter made an offer to Bute... like GBP... Lucian is young, powerful, undefeated, already a champ and should get a US TV deal ASAP. The more offer he gets the better deal Interbox has to offer!
     
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  8. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I hope you're right, mate!:?
     
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  9. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm just curious: is Interbox powerful enough to bring the big names to Canada? Will Andrade fight Bute in Montreal or GBP will win the purse bid in your opinion?
     
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  10. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    Surely they will iron things out with Bute, or else we would have to assume they've lost their minds. Bute sells out the house everytime he fights up there.
     
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  11. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Hey, Montreal posters, why is there no talk about the contract not being signed yet on the Canadian boxing forums?:huh
     
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  12. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    québecwarrior, mate, I hope you are right and that it's no big deal and that Bute will sign with Interbox again and that everything is alright!:? :? :?
     
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  13. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Any news? Rumours?:?
     
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  14. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    good question. I remember March 12th i read an article where Larouche said basically "its a done deal. Just a few numbers to finalize" and now no confirmation yet... weird.

    One thing for sure is that if Bute leaves interbox he loses his fanbase.
     
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  15. cityofgod

    cityofgod Worcester warrior Full Member

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    Why's that then ?

    Because boxing fans prefer promoter's than the boxer's themselves ?

    LOL
     
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