Anyone that thought before this news that Stevenson jumped to showtime to 'make more money' doesn't know the biz of boxing. Those that still say that after this news is announced just hate white haters.
If he gets a good trainer and tightens up his skills, he can still come back and beat Kovalev in the future.:yep
They had the framework in place for Krusher v superman after their next fights long before Sho came along but didn't seal the deal. However, Al Haymon saw an opening and the rest is history. HBO left the door open a crack, Sho busted the door open and not only KOed HBO's big fight but created a mini tourney in the division. It was sheer brilliance to be honest. Kov will become a star soon enough and fighters will be lining up to get a shot when he has solidified his position as a major draw. If he were smart he would sign with Haymon
No, he doesn't need to sign with haymon. He's got a good home with Duva. She'll keep him busy and paid well, ala Adamek, and the big fight will come. Ward will be justified to move up to fight Kov in 12-15 months time when the fight has built value. Adonis is a flash in the pan anyway. He's a 1 hit wonder with a damaged Chad dawson and he'll be exposed soon. I'd not be surprised to see him KO'd by the beef jerky necked pole.
I am pretty sure 2mill is more than 1mill(or whatever is significant less that Sho's offer). I am also pretty sure a tournement will give him far more exposure than a fight with Kov right now. Why not go on and beat old man Bhop who has limited time in the sport and go on and fight Kov when he has more drawing power? Right now it sucks for Kov but to me this makes complete sense and for anyone who does not let their emotions rule their heads it makes sense too
Believe it. After Agnew sees that tape he may look for a new trainer. Had he spent less time sitting against the ropes with that Peek-aboo style, he could have mounted a better offence and ripped up Kovalev's toilet tissue face. :yep Like Agnew said; I'll be back.
you don't know, anymore than the rest of the esb keyboard reporters do, what Adonis 'the peice of sh.it' stevenson was getting from either network, so you call it would you want, and i'll call it what it is. A DUCK!
Duva was the only one who took a chance at the time but that doesn't mean Kathy has done a great job. Kov is on the verge of becoming a mega star but main event does have the ability to take him to the next level. all haymons fighters get paid very well and I cannot remember any fighter saying a bad word about him Screw duva go for the green
Yeah, he ducked into significantly more money (HBO's words not mine). I am pretty sure everyone on this board would love to make significantly more for the job the work at, why should boxers be any different?