“That wouldn’t happen. I wouldn’t accept the fight if that was the case. It ain’t the same without the fans.” So it begins. I think many fighters will share this perspective. And Arum said that live gate is a huge part of fighter purses.
In the interview he didn't even stop short of saying he wouldn't fight without fans. I read in his words that it even had to be in the NY area! I hear a faint, little quack far off in the distance and he was such a loud, little ducky not too long ago
He's got the chance to become undisputed champion against an ATG talent thus propelling himself to superstardom in the process & he's whining about fans! Sounds like he's talking himself out of it
They should just have a CGI crowd. Better yet, insert footage of a real crowd from one of Warren's past shows so that if the in ring action is lacking we can still watch a dozen or so fights in the cheap seats.
Teofimo Lopez Shawn Porter Brandun Lee Terence Crawford These are the boxers to have publicly complained about fighting in front of no fans so far. This is going to be a serious issue.
