Topic: Boxing Speculation, Odds and Predictions - page 212. (Read 32561 times)

Oh, yeah, I saw it on my feed that the Queen has passed away. So chances are the fight is going to be cancelled here. The whole nation will mourn for the time being so any sports should be cancelled indefinitely.

All eyes are into this fight, they have been calling out each other and the trash talking between this two ladies will rival anyone in the men's side. So let's just wait for the official announcement.

Dana is losing contracts as more fighters actually get off from Dana's control. Nate Diaz also was to fight against Jake but of course, Dana didn't like the idea and the contract also does not allow UFC fighters to have another event involving his fighters.

Unfortunately, UFC fighters losing against Jake embarrasses UFC. It would mean this combat sport is not really as ULTIMATE as it may sound if that is the case.

No doubt that they'll continue even if Dana White says so.

There's a huge money that's being involved and they might have been offered with an amount that's hard to decline. Just like any other athlete, when is being offered with good compensation and talent fee, they won't think twice but will grab the offer.

The Paul brothers did discovered this niche that will make them and their opponents big money.

Regarding the fight between two ladies, I have been wanting to see this fight, is in jeopardy because of the passing of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall has a schedule bout in O2 arena this weekend. But the promoters says that they will continue to go with the official weigh in just in case the British commission will allow the fight to go through despite the period of mourning.

Yes, I greatly agree.  I always believe that an exhibition fight promotes the sports it involved with.  The main factor in this kind of fight is promotion and of course money-making, either for charity or personal gain.

It also tap the curiosity of people about a cross matches between fighting sports but the problem is that, it is always the fighter who cross over to that sports has the disadvantage since they are not  that familiar with the discipline and mechanics of the sports.  One good example is the fight between a boxer and a wrestler in a boxing rule.  Obviously the wrestler would have a huge disadvantage here and we see the result in one of Jake Pauls fight.

It's because of the involved people and the ones organizing it. We all knew from the Jake and Logan Paul brothers that they were the ones who have made such fights.
Like they're having a match against a veteran and retired UFC fighters to box. That's even odd that they're not playing the sports that these veterans have been once become a pro.

And if not mistaken, Dana White doesn't want his UFC fighters like Conor to do one boxing exhibition because of this reasons. But they are making good money so I guess they will continue to do business with Floyd and the Paul brothers.

On the other hand, entertainment is the main reason for it, we wanted to see Tyson or Roy Jones one last chance and we did actually. Although the result is a draw but we can see that Tyson still has the power.

I do not think an exhibition like that is destroying the image of boxing or MMA.  It is an exhibition match, it has nothing to do with what sports they are in.  It has no bearing or is even deemed as an official rank fight.   It is there to entertain people, besides I think it even promotes boxing sports.


It is like meme coins because there is money to be made.  The reason why many are into this kind of thing.


That is one good reason.  Fans missing their idol's action tend to get excited if ever there is news of its comeback fight.  And the exhibition fight is no different.

I agree with that sentiment now that the entire industry is back we should give way for the real fights and support them, though we can still buy tickets for exhibition or special events, right? it's more on how the promoters will value some good exhibition fight and allow fans to see their legendary fighters to step inside the ring and show their remaining skills.

We know that inside the warrior's heart, fighting is still one of the best thing that they wanted to continue doing.


Maybe yes or just because of the pandemic and those people are just bored and wanted to see some old fighters to be inside the ring again, we all know that abusers are always around just like how the Paul bro did and so with Mayweather they all earn a lot during this exhibition matches.

I've been asking myself the same question, like why are exhibition matches so hyped these days? People already know that the fight is somehow scripted but they still want to pay good money to watch the fight in person or live in their respective homes.

Maybe because the people have missed seeing the good veteran fighters fighting again that once built their names in their primes or maybe there is another reason why but yes, exhibition fights are also a good way to get good money these days as long as you're popular.

Well, it is good that we can have this kind of entertainment, well to just ease some problems away, or the boredom, but surely this entertainment means money for those participating in it, and a huge sum of money involved in those fights, but my only wish for that boxer or participating on these said events is just a little charity for those will be needing a little donation that will be double the entertainment value

For a Balance fight in my opinion Floyd Mayweather VS Tyson Fury or Mike Tyson? I think that is not balanced at all, because of their weight class, and their age gap I think pretty much even though both fighters are retired, there will be a dominant one that could dominate the other, for me I would like to see a Floyd Mayweather VS Manny Pacquiao fight,


In my opinion, the boxing exhibitions are not really that harmful to the boxing industry but are another breath of life for boxing, but for the MMA industry I can not say so for sure, In my opinion, the boxing industry is in a downward spiral if not for that well-known boxer now, because let's face it there is not much watching the newly boxers for sure but it surely is striving because of a few known fighters, but because of the Exhibition boxing matches there are a new face and a new excitement for Fans of boxing and there are some newly gained boxing fans aswell,

The thing is that it's becoming more prevalent lately, of course we understand  if it will just be for entertainment when we are in a lock down and organizations think of alternative like this one. But now, everyone is on the bandwagon, Floyd, Paul brothers, old boxers that some old school head thinks that it is destroying the image of boxer or MMA itself, just saying.

In today world conditions it is not wrong for us to watch entertainment like that, exhibition fights like those carried out by Mayweather and Paul are nothing more than entertainment and of course we don't need to expect a fierce fight because it will not be possible, because the money is an attraction for boxers like Mayweather, Tyson and also some other old boxers who are no longer possible to fight for the title, indeed there is no comparison in exhibition boxing but wouldn't it be more interesting if exhibition boxing also offered a balanced fight maybe like Mayweather vs Tyson .

Many Manny Pacquiao fans will surely love having Pacquiao fight again, but some fans they are asking why not Mayweather, some retired MMA fighter, or even Jake Paul that already has experience in boxing, but a fight is still a fight maybe the promoters for this fights are now talking for some of the next exhibition fights, Manny Pacquiao can showcase, but who really knows if DK Yoo can be a different fighter on the December of their fight, and both men have a long time they can practice, but I highly doubt that DK Yoo can be a different fighter in a span of a short time,


I really wish that DK Yoo can be a different fighter when the fight commences because I am highly doubting this possibility judging from the recent fights of DK Yoo, he lacks experience and this is what he needs, surely he can get much experience to the 8th time division champion for sure,


For me, I really like exhibition matches I got to see my questions got answered because of the fight, questions about who's going to win, and what style is beneficial in the sports of Boxing, we see a lot of MMA fighters that are surely participating and it is because of the money that they can get from this kind of exhibition matches,

Funny to say but nothing is needed to compare it's all because of money that's why Mayweather accept that fight, the fans or maybe we can say audiences are the one who push those two known personalities to make an exhibition fight which promoters see the advantage that they will earn huge money from this kind of exhibition fight.

No bearing and Mayweather is assured to pocket millions of dollars here, just a practice or sparring type of fight, but he will be paid by millions of dollars. That's how wise and greed Mayweather was.

I highly agree, it is not an easy feat to maintain an unblemished record.  Sitting at 50-0, and many of his opponents also have names in the industry.  Fans may agree to disagree about the kind of wins Mayweather Jr. had but a win is a win.  It is hard to get on the good side of the judges and referees (if they think these ring officials are bought).  Besides, boxing isn't about knocking opponents but how to dictate the tempo and dominate the game, the reason why he always had the judges' decisions. And Mayweather is effective in dictating tempos of the game.  That is the result of his hard works and thorough research of his opponent.


That is being a wise boxer  besides he has an unblemished record so he thinks that he has more to lose so he should get a bigger stake.


I think every boxer has their own critics but at the end of the day, it is how much they earn that matter especially when they are on retirement.

To become a successful at the business field, he also needs to build a name first. He able to become successful because he worked for it. As a boxer, there is no doubt though that he's one of the great. He has the strength, power, speed, IQ (a win is win), good strategy etc.

Although some of his fights were seen as mostly cherry-picked by the majority, still for Mayweather Jr., a fight is a fight and what matter is, he should always have the biggest slice. Because Mayweather Jr. thinks that his name itself will always be the reason why a fight will be sold out regardless of his opponent, he always demand for a much more money in return.

He is no doubt having lots of critics but he don't care for that. He won't be called Money for nothing.

As you said, he is enjoying his retirement while sleeping in cash. That what matters to him.

For old boxers, of course, titles are no longer the main focus for them, they will offer to compete in exhibition boxing fights if the pay is worth it, as in the fight between Mayweather Vs Logan Paul which is quite sensational and strange because in terms of achievements, it is clear that the fight was not worth it, but because Paul Logan has a lot of money and his influence as a YouTuber will certainly be an attraction for the audience to watch the fight, so that Mayweather does not hesitate to accept the challenge and earn quite a lot of money eve though their boxing win record is very much different, namely Mayweather 50 wins while Paul Logan 0 wins.

He understands the concept of boxing and business and he's into both of them. While he's in his prime, no doubt that he's really a good boxer, and his achievements are recognizable as we look at his record.

Well done for him and that's how it works when he's got that record and also has the mindset of being a businessman, he'll literally be earning without doing anything and as he does something, he'll bag money after each of those offers.

You're right about that impression because Mayweather is truly a businessman who views the industry as a business that's why he built his own promotional company to build an empire in the industry, he knew exactly that he's not the best boxer in his era even if he won't admit it and he just talk big to maintain the hype around him. Well, look at him now, he is already sleeping in cash.