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chinny wrote:A nasty bout of flu means I've spent much of the last couple of days wallowing in my favourite fights.
Watching the Rahman rematch a couple of things struck me:

- at the start of the SBO broadcast, round 1, Ian Darke who I trust, mentioned Lewis was guaranteed $11m with Rahman "only" $5m and a slice of PPV. How can this be given Lewis was challenger? Was this part of the rematch contract which Team Lewis fought and won in court?

- I hadn't previously noticed Gary Shaw. He looked firmly in the Lewis camp. Was he part of Main Events? If so what did he do for them?

Thanks!

jameswilson wrote:
Unless it is a defence that has gone the purse bids route then the purse split can be whatever the 2 sides negotiate.

lillywhite14 wrote:I remember when Bruno fought Tyson the 2nd time. Bruno was champ but Tyson got five times more money!

chinny wrote:

jameswilson wrote:
Unless it is a defence that has gone the purse bids route then the purse split can be whatever the 2 sides negotiate.

I realise that, but on this occasion Rahman had all the leverage and as far as I can recall, Lewis simply wanted his rematch. Coming out of the first bout Rahman acted like a free agent, eventually being seduced by King. It just seems a very strange split.

chinny wrote:

jameswilson wrote:
Unless it is a defence that has gone the purse bids route then the purse split can be whatever the 2 sides negotiate.

I realise that, but on this occasion Rahman had all the leverage and as far as I can recall, Lewis simply wanted his rematch. Coming out of the first bout Rahman acted like a free agent, eventually being seduced by King. It just seems a very strange split.

Bennyblanco wrote:Great photo. It's that jab then then big right hand

banjo wrote:The bit I loved was the build up when Rahman thought he was being clever by questioning Lennox's sexuality at every opportunity and Lewis responded with something like "bring me your sister and we'll see" causing Rahman to flip.

Lennox had regained his championship with that moment.

banjo wrote:I liked the shot from above with Rahman and the crown.



Looks like a effing cartoon character

Riddick Blowe wrote:'NO CARNTEST'

'NO GUY TOUCH THIS MON'

Vaudeville Villain wrote:The NOOB is correct. Rahman summed up the ethos of boxing by turning down much more money in the form of a cheque and going for the duffel bag of cash that King brought to a roadside diner. It was an advance on his purse and is a trick King used often on black fighters from a certain background because he knew that they’d take cash money over wire transfers or cheques. King understood boxing, and boxers, more than anyone who has ever operated within the sport. Well, Lewis aside, as Lennox played Don like a violin, King once gave Lewis a car after hearing whispers that Lewis might be prepared to do business with him long-term.

chinny wrote:

lillywhite14 wrote:I remember when Bruno fought Tyson the 2nd time. Bruno was champ but Tyson got five times more money!

More I think! Bruno got £3m from memory and Tyson $25m.

Bruno had signed a cast iron contract with Bunny prior to the McCall fight and Bunny was then in bed with King.

lillywhite14 wrote:

Vaudeville Villain wrote:The NOOB is correct. Rahman summed up the ethos of boxing by turning down much more money in the form of a cheque and going for the duffel bag of cash that King brought to a roadside diner. It was an advance on his purse and is a trick King used often on black fighters from a certain background because he knew that they’d take cash money over wire transfers or cheques. King understood boxing, and boxers, more than anyone who has ever operated within the sport. Well, Lewis aside, as Lennox played Don like a violin, King once gave Lewis a car after hearing whispers that Lewis might be prepared to do business with him long-term.

Was it King that gave Lennox $12m for his first defence of his WBC belt against Tucker in an attempt to woo him?