See thats what bothers me and probably others, neither are Tua or Cameron, neither probably will be, and i guess it's best that you understand that now, then coming off quite silly 4 years down the track.N2 Shape wrote:dberry, clearly you cant read properly the Kirby fight was offered but as Chauncy has stated and im stating AGAIN the dates dont work Chauncy is sparring in Germany and earning well doing so!
In regards to the titles, yea i agree the sanctioning bodies are ripping us off really, but you win one of these titles especially one of the big four eg WBO Asia-Pacific and you earn Top 15 world rankings, these rankings then put you in a position to earn bigger and better paying fights, so while i do think they are not EVERYTHING they do serve a purpose!
In regards to the money, no ones asking for millions just a fair pay rate. Let me ask you would you go to work for less than you are already earning elsewhere? Why should Chauncy bust his ass to break camp in Germany where hes earning well to come down here and fight Kirby for less than he makes in a week in camp? I believe the fight will happen like I mentioned in a previous post, boxing is all about timing, Tua Vs Cameron took 4 years to come together but they got it on eventually.
If Kirby pulls some nice wins together and carrys that momentum on we could potentially have a much bigger bout than we would have if they fought right now............the fires are burning though and thats a good thing!
Kirby is a tested heavyweight with a small following who gives his fans what they paid for, blood and guts, He needs to avenge the Solo and Leapai loss's before anything really big happens here. Chauncey is a international who entertains the crowd with showmanship, while not exciting, still gives his all, but has a tiny following in NZ, Chauncy needs a fight against a couple of credible opponents before he should even consider demands to fight in his own home town or terms.