Why do fighters go broke? It may not be what you think!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TecateisBoxing, May 9, 2013.


  1. TecateisBoxing

    TecateisBoxing I will ALWAYS love Boxing Full Member

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    I read an interview with Bernard Hopkins and he mentioned that he had a 1 Million Dollar Boxing match and he only received $85,000. He didn't even mention taxes.

    http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/i...-hopkins-jail-stint-perception-black-athletes

    I know it's true that some fighters may seem like they have a lot of money but where did the other $915,000 go?

    It seems like people are pocketing cash without even getting punched in the face to get it.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. Derrick_Rose

    Derrick_Rose Guest

    Thats what happens if u sign every ****ing paper they put in front of you. Why do Boxers employ a team of PR Manager, financial adviser, Ivy League educated Conditioning coaches, Security Guards, Chefs etc etc. Just get a old school Conditioner from the hood, a good manager put them on a flat fee and thats it.
     
  3. nes01

    nes01 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Great article btw.