stujones wrote:Good move by Sports Network in all reality, I'm sure Glen Johnson has been a little pissed off with the injuries of Joe and the number of times a proposed fight has been cancelled..... I'm sure, he will be pleased that he is getting a decent payday for a mandatory challenge and I'm sure will be greatful to all the parties involved in the purse bids.
Obviously Sports Network are very confident that Johnson still has it in him to beat Woods, cause if Woods does win this move might have set a devide between SN and FA that means a Calzaghe vs Woods fight will never happen.
Of course, Glen won't be a bad fight for Joe win/lose or draw vs Woods - but it won't be a particularly good one if he loses.
Incidently, BC - might be too early to say I know, but will the fight be broadcast on ITV? It will be very good to see?
Also, can you answer the question I brought up about the promotional status of Ben Rabah.... I heard that SN had signed him, was this true and is he still on SN books?
Ben Rabbah is not with SN and never has been. He is with a close associate but not with SN. On ITV? Possibly, probably.
As for the comment about SN looking after there own fighters, they have, GJ and WB have a joint deal. It's FA who haven't looked after THEIR fighter for a measly $50k CW may well lose a decision in the USA and then what they gonna do? No Woods, no TV Dates (Sky won't give them any other tha for Hatton) and Hatton getting homesick and restless too too..........
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I have an Agent in the States delivering a Multi-Million pound bid for this fight" - Dennis Hobson, Sheffield Star (27.06.06)
Really? What happened to him then, cos only Don
'The WBC Bagman' Madjeski showed up with a chump-change bid? With the 75% of the bid to play with they still couldn't get it right and grab Clinton 'The new 'Road Warrior' Woods home advantage. Multi Million pound bid....more BS from FA whom incidentally, had they won the bid could not have put it on in the UK anyway because they hold no licence, as FA, in the UK and therefore would have invalidated their own bid if no licence was granted. Another silly error that would have seen poor old Clinton Woods getting rumped once again.
What a smart move Hatton has made joining this outfit. Still he wanted to fight in the US so next time there's a PO that's about all these fools can guarantee him!
Just think, one phone call from Clinton and all could be sorted for HIM.
