Is Top Rank losing face and GBP the new King of promotions?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Beezy, Nov 27, 2012.


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  1. Beezy

    Beezy 2 Eazzy Full Member

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    Is Top Rank losing face and GBP the new King of promotions?

    I post something like this every six months... but I just looked at their stable of fighters and GBP has too many... old, current stars, and prospects.. but TOp Rank really doesn't have much as they use to.. and their stars.. Pac an JMM are about to be out the window... they do have Donaire, Rigo, Rios, and Bradley plus some others.. but is it enough against a stacked GBP?

    Does this seem like the end of Top Rank? And should they keep doing in-house fights if so? THoughts?

    Top Rank fighters
    http://www.toprank.com/fighters/page/3

    Golden Boy
    http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/fighters/
     
    Beezy, Nov 27, 2012
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  2. EuroBot

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    Top Rank have some stars --- Donaire, Pacquiao, JCC Jr. --- but not much else. They're getting spread thin and Haymon's connection with GBP is giving them the edge in prospects.
     
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  3. Beezy

    Beezy 2 Eazzy Full Member

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    That's what I was really thinking man.... Haymon helps them.. as well as ODH's connection with young Mexicans like Mares and others... those are two huge pools of talent.... now if 50 Cent joins forces with Haymon and GBP.. we could literally see something huge that puts Top Rank way in the back burner... the only problem would be if GBP starts getting super corrupt (if they haven't already)
     
    Beezy, Nov 27, 2012
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  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Both still have good vets with a stable of up & comers.
    Even IF Bob drop's out, TR will still be around in full force.
     
    Hatesrats, Nov 27, 2012
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  5. mexicanslugger

    mexicanslugger New Member Full Member

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    Golden boy makes the best fights and thats why they are the best. Top rank isn't going anywhere, but they have lost there number 1 spot as top promotional company.
     
    mexicanslugger, Nov 27, 2012
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  6. Beezy

    Beezy 2 Eazzy Full Member

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    I think if they drop Bob.. they will be a full force bro lol
     
    Beezy, Nov 27, 2012
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  7. PrinceN

    PrinceN Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    GBP is the king of boxing just look at how many TV dates they have. They also have big Arena deals Richard has done a great job
     
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  8. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    If they weren't so intent on warring with each other, it wouldn't matter who the biggest promotion was.
     
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  9. Spitfire7

    Spitfire7 Gadfly Full Member

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    + GBP has a testing org under its payroll--a G move.:yep GBP for the win!:happy
     
    Spitfire7, Nov 27, 2012
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  10. SweatPea

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    soon.. i'd rather see Bob leave and have them do business with eachother though.
     
    SweatPea, Nov 27, 2012
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  11. PJ

    PJ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Take away Pacquiao from Top Rank and that organization goes bankrupt (not literally)...
     
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  12. silly_illy

    silly_illy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Donaire wanted to go GBP but is tied with a slave contract
     
    silly_illy, Nov 27, 2012
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  13. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Top Rank has HBO backing and thats serious $.Add on that they also do well to very good sales in their PPV events.
    GBP has Showtime,which has a much lower budget than HBO.
    Top Rank is still very much in control.
     
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  14. MexicanMuscle

    MexicanMuscle Mexican Powerhouse Full Member

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    Golden Boy has definately taken over the number 1 spot. Their cards are constantly stacked and they are making the bigger fights. They have been putting in undefeated fighters against eachother, and have the better talent pool.
     
    MexicanMuscle, Nov 27, 2012
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  15. Phanekim

    Phanekim Well-Known Member Full Member

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    lol at peopel thinking gbp is taking over. ppv is the big money. first off top rank actually does ppvs and does well not a loss like on hopkins or maidana/morales fights.

    secondly gbp is only a promoter in name for mayweather fights. mayweather makes most of this money by being the promoter. he controls the money. he takes the risk. gbp just is the licensed person in nevada because they have a license in nv.
     
    Phanekim, Nov 27, 2012
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