Salido Turned Down $720K for Lomachenko Rematch

[Ruthless-RKO]

According to Carl Moretti, Top Rank Inc.’s vice president of boxing operations, Salido turned down a $720,000 purse to face Lomachenko that night. Top Rank instead announced late Thursday night that Lomachenko will meet Colombia’s Miguel Marriaga in a super featherweight title fight ESPN will broadcast August 5 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“When [Salido’s] financial requests were met, suddenly there were other issues, like a hand problem, which led to a weight problem, which led to Marriaga,” Moretti told ESPN.com. “Funny how that happens. So we moved on to secure the best possible opponent at the time, and Miguel Marriaga stepped up to the plate.”

[Enlightened-One]

Orlando Salido is a veteran seeking one final big payday before he retires. He wants to be paid his worth, because he can boast about being in possession of a rare commodity, which is the proud owner of being the only man that has ever defeated Vasyl Lomachenko in the pro ranks.

The Mexican is clearly not scared about suffering defeats or even slightly concerned about sharing the ring with Lomachenko. He’s made a business decision and is simply holding about for a better payday.

If Vasyl's handlers' desperately want him to avenge his sole defeat, then they should made to pay handsomely for the opportunity to do so.

Salido is almost 37 years of age and will be retiring shortly. And when this happens, fight fans are not going to continue giving him money during his retirement to help put food on the table and also provide a roof over the heads of his family, so I hope that his gamble pays off.

[Horse]

“Funny how that happens. So we moved on to secure the best possible opponent at the time, and Miguel Marriaga stepped up to the plate.”

They couldn't find anyone better than Marriaga?

More bottom-feeding for Loma.

And some people say he is P4P No. 1? What a joke.

[DannyMCR]

If it was up to me, I'd prefer him not to fight at all than take this. Marriaga lost his last fight not too long ago and was dominated by Walters, who I'm assuming is now retired after the beating he took from Lomachenko.

Rigondeaux seemed willing to step up so why couldn't that fight have been made? Rigo after this or 135 please

[Horse]

Rigo after this or 135 please

What's the point of him moving up to 135 lbs if he's not going to fight the best there either?

There are plenty of good opponents at his current weight.

Have they all ducked him?

How much were they offered?

[greg]

I don't question Loma's willingness to fight the best, his record proves it...Marriaga is certainly a step in the wrong direction though, I wonder why?

[Impractical Poster]

“Funny how that happens. So we moved on to secure the best possible opponent at the time, and Miguel Marriaga stepped up to the plate.”

They couldn't find anyone better than Marriaga?

More bottom-feeding for Loma.

And some people say he is P4P No. 1? What a joke.

I wouldn't consider Marriaga a bottom feeder by any means. He just isn't elite. He will beat everyone except the best guys. So, it's safe to say he won't be winning this fight.

Who could they have found that was better t this point in time? Vargas, Davis? Mayweather certainly isn't putting his star fighter in with Loma. The other top 130 pounders are scheduled to fight already. Marriaga is a solid, but overmatched opponent. But, it's going to be difficult to find Loma an opponent who will not be over matched... who wants to fight anyhow. Loma will most likely have to move up in weight to get any worth while fights.

[Horse]

I wouldn't consider Marriaga a bottom feeder by any means. He just isn't elite. He will beat everyone except the best guys. So, it's safe to say he won't be winning this fight.

Who could they have found that was better t this point in time? Vargas, Davis? Mayweather certainly isn't putting his star fighter in with Loma. The other top 130 pounders are scheduled to fight already. Marriaga is a solid, but overmatched opponent. But, it's going to be difficult to find Loma an opponent who will not be over matched... who wants to fight anyhow. Loma will most likely have to move up in weight to get any worth while fights.

Francisco Vargas - Was he asked?
Gervonta Davis - Was he asked?
Takashi Uchiyama - Was he asked?
Jose Pedraza - Was he asked?
Stephen Smith - Was he asked?

How many of the currently unavailable fighters had fights lined up 2.5 months ago right after Lomachenko's last fight?

Lomachenko's team should be talking to all of the top fighters in the division to try to get these fights made now or in the future.

How many of the top 10 ranked fighters in the division have even been offered the fight in the first place so they can reject it?

[Impractical Poster]

I wouldn't consider Marriaga a bottom feeder by any means. He just isn't elite. He will beat everyone except the best guys. So, it's safe to say he won't be winning this fight.

Who could they have found that was better t this point in time? Vargas, Davis? Mayweather certainly isn't putting his star fighter in with Loma. The other top 130 pounders are scheduled to fight already. Marriaga is a solid, but overmatched opponent. But, it's going to be difficult to find Loma an opponent who will not be over matched... who wants to fight anyhow. Loma will most likely have to move up in weight to get any worth while fights.

Francisco Vargas - Was he asked?
Gervonta Davis - Was he asked?
Takashi Uchiyama - Was he asked?
Jose Pedraza - Was he asked?
Stephen Smith - Was he asked?

How many of the currently unavailable fighters had fights lined up 2.5 months ago right after Lomachenko's last fight?

Lomachenko's team should be talking to all of the top fighters in the division to try to get these fights made now or in the future.

How many of the top 10 ranked fighters in the division have even been offered the fight in the first place so they can reject it?

First off, it's debatable whether the likes of Pedraza, Smith, Uchiyama, or Vargas are better than Marriaga. Very debatable. Wasn't Mayweather on record saying that Davis is not ready for Loma quite yet?

[Horse]

First off, it's debatable whether the likes of Pedraza, Smith, Uchiyama, or Vargas are better than Marriaga. Very debatable. Wasn't Mayweather on record saying that Davis is not ready for Loma quite yet?

It's only debatable with Smith. The rest are all former world champions and are worth far more on his record than Marriaga, who is a no mark.

Was Mayweather asked about a Davis fight by Lomachenko's team? If they reject a fair offer or refuse to negotiate then fine, but ask them.

How long does it take to send off an email, make a phone call or even send off a tweet?

His team doesn't have 5 minutes between them to try to get one of the best fights in the division made?

[MachoTime]

More than likely Davis will fight on the Mayweather-McGregor undercard.

[montrealsuper]

Lomachecnko is off limits for Davis by Haymon and Floyd - they don't want to destroy their future star already. Everyone knows there is zero chance super ducker Floyd and super protector Haymon will dare sacrifice Davis to Lomachenko ANY TIME SOON

[montrealsuper]

Davis will be protected as carefully as Wilder and Stevenson. You can be a thousand percent certain of that.

[Horse]

Lomachecnko is off limits for Davis by Haymon and Floyd - they don't want to destroy their future star already. Everyone knows there is zero chance super ducker Floyd and super protector Haymon will dare sacrifice Davis to Lomachenko ANY TIME SOON

But have they been offered the fight by Lomachenko's team?

They might both be ducking each other, as is often the case in boxing.

[Tanzio]

I have no problem with this stay busy fight, as long as they don't act like he has cleaned out the division after this.

[boxing_rocks]

I think Salido dreams to land Tank Davis on May vs McG card.

[Horse]

I have no problem with this stay busy fight, as long as they don't act like he has cleaned out the division after this.

Sosa was a lame opponent as well.

If he's only going to fight two opponents a year, then they have to be better than this.

Waste of a year. Garbage.

[Tanzio]

I think Salido dreams to land Tank Davis on May vs McG card.

Nice scenario. GTank destroys him setting up a Lomassiah showdown. I like it.

[Tanzio]

I have no problem with this stay busy fight, as long as they don't act like he has cleaned out the division after this.

Sosa was a lame opponent as well.

If he's only going to fight two opponents a year, then they have to be better than this.

Waste of a year. Garbage.

Your bias against certain fighters is showing like Sharon Stone's vagina.

Sosa had a belt. Who says Lomassiah won't fight again this year?

[Horse]

Your bias against certain fighters is showing like Sharon Stone's vagina.

Sosa had a belt. Who says Lomassiah won't fight again this year?

Sosa is a garbage opponent for a top 10 P4Per.

Lomachenko should fight again this year, but he might as well not if he's just going to fight a third chump.

[Impractical Poster]

First off, it's debatable whether the likes of Pedraza, Smith, Uchiyama, or Vargas are better than Marriaga. Very debatable. Wasn't Mayweather on record saying that Davis is not ready for Loma quite yet?

It's only debatable with Smith. The rest are all former world champions and are worth far more on his record than Marriaga, who is a no mark.

Was Mayweather asked about a Davis fight by Lomachenko's team? If they reject a fair offer or refuse to negotiate then fine, but ask them.

How long does it take to send off an email, make a phone call or even send off a tweet?

His team doesn't have 5 minutes between them to try to get one of the best fights in the division made?

It's pretty clear Mayweather does not want Davis in with Loma.

http://www.BS.com/mayweather-n ... ko--112697

[Horse]

It's pretty clear Mayweather does not want Davis in with Loma.

http://www.BS.com/mayweather-n ... ko--112697

But is Lomachenko looking to fight Davis?

Have they made an offer?

[Tanzio]

Your bias against certain fighters is showing like Sharon Stone's vagina.

Sosa had a belt. Who says Lomassiah won't fight again this year?

Sosa is a garbage opponent for a top 10 P4Per.

Lomachenko should fight again this year, but he might as well not if he's just going to fight a third chump.

Was Frampton willing to step forward? LSC? GTank?

Sosa was a credible belt holder who fought gamely.

Look, I coined the dude Lomassiah. I think he is nearly as overrated as 3G was for about 5 years there. But let's be fair, he is staying busy. I will give them the benefit of the doubt on this one, given Salido fell through.

[Impractical Poster]

It's pretty clear Mayweather does not want Davis in with Loma.

http://www.BS.com/mayweather-n ... ko--112697

But is Lomachenko looking to fight Davis?

Have they made an offer?

Hell if I know. Them offering and Mayweather rejecting would be nothing more than a formality.

[Horse]

Was Frampton willing to step forward? LSC? GTank?

Were any of them offered the fight?

Why are you mentioning fighters from the division below anyway?

Sosa was a credible belt holder who fought gamely.

Look, I coined the dude Lomassiah. I think he is nearly as overrated as 3G was for about 5 years there. But let's be fair, he is staying busy. I will give them the benefit of the doubt on this one, given Salido fell through.

Sosa was a joke of a title holder and was not a credible opponent for Lomachenko.

Lomachenko should have been negotiating with more fighters than just Salido.

This opponent is inexcusable.