Holyfield Interview

[papaspank]

Great interview! Such a class guy. I knew there was talk of a Holyfield vs Vlad, but I didn't know they offered him $2 million and Vlad would get $20 million, that's pretty sad that Shelly Finkel would try to rip Holyfield off. They knew he wanted a title shot, and they thought they could take advantage of him. Good for Holyfield for not being a sucker. What's stupid is they could of split it at $11 million ea., and that's more than Vlad will make in two or three title fights fighting anyone else. Bad business decision by Shelly or just greed.

[lefthook31]

Typical Finkel. Where is the interview?

[2smart4u]

Great interview! Such a class guy. I knew there was talk of a Holyfield vs Vlad, but I didn't know they offered him $2 million and Vlad would get $20 million, that's pretty sad that Shelly Finkel would try to rip Holyfield off. They knew he wanted a title shot, and they thought they could take advantage of him. Good for Holyfield for not being a sucker. What's stupid is they could of split it at $11 million ea., and that's more than Vlad will make in two or three title fights fighting anyone else. Bad business decision by Shelly or just greed.:patsch So what should he get ? HOLY has had more then his share of mega paydays and as of right now 2 million is alot more then more capable guys are getting ! :deal

[lefthook31]

:patsch So what should he get ? HOLY has had more then his share of mega paydays and as of right now 2 million is alot more then more capable guys are getting ! :deal

Holyfield brings way more to the table from a PPV stanpoint than does those more than capable guys you are talking about, and Im not so sure there is many guys as capable as Holy is at this time.

[NBT]

Why should Oldyfield get a 50-50 spilt? A senior citizen who has done nothing in this millennium to deserve a title fight and is just living on his name challenging the recognised #1 HW. If the purse is 22 million, no way he should get more than 5.

[2smart4u]

Holyfield brings way more to the table from a PPV stanpoint than does those more than capable guys you are talking about, and Im not so sure there is many guys as capable as Holy is at this time.:patsch Come on hook !

[sandwichsurgeon]

"Someone has to show the integrity to say no, im not going to do it that way. Even for me, when I first started in boxing. They would tell me things I could do in the ring that I wouldn’t get caught doing. It was illegal. But I wouldn’t do it. I stood up. I said no. You being from Philadelphia, you should know Mike. Most of the trainers in Philly taught that stuff. You know, hip punching until your legs are numb. I never cried about it, but I didn’t do it"

The guy has my fullest respect for what he has proven in the ring but that is straight up bullshit.

[The Master]

If the purse is 22 million, no way he should get more than 5.

Well they offered 2. That would need to be increased by 250 % to get the level you deem sufficient. Would you take a job offer that was presented to you like that?
You are not valuing Holyfield correctly.

[lefthook31]

How many PPV fights has Wladmir been involved in? Zero? Holyfield is still very marketable, and without him, Finkel couldnt generate the dollars to have a 22 million dollar pot to divey up between the two fighters. Holyfield is not stupid and he knows this. Maybe it shouldnt be 50-50 but 20 vs 2 is ridiculous. Holy would have most likely taken the fight for 8 million to wlads 14.

[NBT]

Well, the purse is up for negotiation, I bet this was just a starting offer. Still, in no way does Oldy deserve anything near a 50-50 spilt.

[Bigcat]

Holyfield may have the last laugh if he beats Sultan. Vladimir is the best champion , but he is in dire need of some class advisors.. Finkle has connections, but no credibility thesedays..