Rest in Peace Dan Goossen
Posted: 29 Sep 2014, 10:50
RIP.crusader wrote:what the fuckk???!? I had no idea and I wonder what impact this has on Ward.
RIP.
He's probably got mixed feelings in truth. Whilst undoubtedly he'd be happy about his contract being freed up if that was the case, he'd probably still feel an element of sadness about Goosen dying. He might even think that the whole contract thing contributed to it.Baby Face Finster wrote:Ward is probably praising God for his release right now. RIP Dan!
You're thinking of Joe Goosen (denim jacket), Dan Goosen (white shirt) is his brother & was the promoter.brian13 wrote:Very sad news, I will never forget him in the Chico / Castillo fight giving his fighter a telling off in the tenth.

Doesn't Ward have a contract with Goossen's promotional company, not Goossen personally ?brian13 wrote:Very sad news, I will never forget him in the Chico / Castillo fight giving his fighter a telling off in the tenth.
Ward's is surely now a free agent
BAD INTENTIONS wrote:It was liver cancer. He probably knew for a while but kept it a secret, as is his right.
I think the Ward contract discussion is too soon.
It's a boxing forum. People have said their words for Dan and I don't see the issue with discussing the implications his death will have on the consensus #2 boxer in the world, though perhaps it should be concentrated in other threads.Deadendgeneration wrote:BAD INTENTIONS wrote:It was liver cancer. He probably knew for a while but kept it a secret, as is his right.
I think the Ward contract discussion is too soon.
Don't always agree with you, but you're on the money here.
I would think so too. Only maybe the next person in line is more inclined to let the man go.fergusg wrote:This is really sad news about Dan Goossen. May he rest in pease.![]()
In regards to those concerned about Andre Ward… isn’t the S.O.G. contractually obliged to be promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions? Surely the next person in line in Dan’s company will still own Ward's contract?
Unless there’s something stipulated in Ward’s promotional contract specifically implementing special behaviour in case Dan passes away, then I wouldn’t assume Andre’s situation has changed... until we hear otherwise.
Exactly. Goossen Tutor Promotions still has a contract with Ward. If Goossen is no more, there's still Ronald Tutor? But maybe it'll be easier for him now, especially because Dan Goossen sued Ward.ikorolev wrote:Doesn't Ward have a contract with Goossen's promotional company, not Goossen personally ?brian13 wrote:Very sad news, I will never forget him in the Chico / Castillo fight giving his fighter a telling off in the tenth.
Ward's is surely now a free agent
A statement from Andre Ward on the passing of Dan Goossen.
"I was deeply saddened to learn the news of Dan Goossen's passing early this morning. My thoughts and prayers have been with Dan and his family since I received the news of his illness last week. While Dan and I recently had our professional struggles, he was a great man, father and husband. He will be greatly missed by the boxing community. I will continue to keep the Goossen family in my prayers."