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    Ward is gonna fight a guy heavier than him tonight, so if he's gonna give Rodriguez that advantage it's his right to make Rodriguez pay for it.

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      Originally posted by Ray* View Post
      Fuck the moaning fans on Boxingscene, Ward or his team would do what he has to do to make Ward comfortable, his name isn't Rodriguez.. The funny thing is when Manny Pacquiao was charging mutherfuckers $1M per every pound a fighter turns up overweight I didn't hear a pip from the same people who are now calling Ward "Greedy"
      Funny how you left out that Rodriguez is only making 200k and is considered a tune up but Pacquaio's opponents were making upwards of 4 million bucks plus a cut of ppv's. Plus his opponents didn't come in overweight so we never did learn how he'd handle the situation and say f' it let's fight...but don't let you hatred for one man and your fandom of another affect all logical thought...I like Ward and have never critiqued him but this is bullshhh..two pounds on a tune up fight and the guy is already punished for being two pounds overweight..enough is enough.
      Last edited by turnedup; 11-16-2013, 06:33 PM.

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        Originally posted by techliam View Post
        25/30% goes to the promoter, not the WBA. I posted a link to the regulations earlier in the thread
        people cant read, at the end of the day ward is the one fighting, and hes not even gonna get 20% of edwins purse. Lol people saying greedy like a bunch of idiots, this is prob why edwins wanted a million dollar purse, he knew he wasnt gonna make weight but still get payed big

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          Originally posted by turnedup View Post
          Funny how you left out that Rodriguez is only making 200k and is considered a tune up but Pacquaio's opponents were making upwards of 4 million bucks plus a cut of ppv's. Plus his opponents didn't come in overweight so we never did learn how he'd handle the situation and say f' it let's fight...but don't let you hatred for one man and your fandom of another affect all logical thought.
          Rodriguez is making $1 million less a $200-$400K fine, whichever they agreed to (because the fight is on).

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            Originally posted by turnedup View Post
            I have never ever criticized Andre Ward but damn that's some sucker shh. Listen the man didn't make weight...he's already coughing up 40k because of it..mind you that 40k comes out of his pocket and not the promoter, the promoter still get's his percentage like the guy is earning 200k for this fight. Now when is the next time Rodriguez is going to make 200k if he loses? Likely never again..Ward on the other hand ain't hurting and if HBO and them are paying 2.5 million per bout to the headlining fight that means ward is already pulling in at least 1.5 million..are in theory already making about 8 times what your opponent is making and still want 40k from him in addition? G T F O H..Wasn't Ward calling this guy a tune up? Seriously W T F!
            I'm not sure you have the numbers right here. Rodriguez originally was going to make 1 Million so I have no clue what the hell you are talking about. 200k is the penalty for not making weight or so we heard that was the agreement they came to. When is the last time Rodriguez will make 200K? Well, he made 600k in his last fight. So, 40k coming out of his pocket? Again, I have no clue what you are talking about.

            Anyhow, can someone tell me how the WBA rules apply if the title is no longer in play? That is the part that I don't understand. I just don't understand that.

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              Originally posted by low_Bo View Post
              I actually am siding with ward. Rules are rules. I do think he is overrated though.
              Yeah right, just like rules are rules except when you break the speed limit or make an illegal left turn, or how bout that pack of gum you stole from the convenience store when you were a kid? People blurt out rules are rules all the time... except when it comes to them. Sorry pal, I'm not buyin' you're squeaky clean.

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                Originally posted by toyboy33 View Post
                I don't blame Ward. Rules are rules and fighters not making weight has become a problem.
                I understand that but when you are offered terms to rectify the situation and you accept....that's a wrap, deal closed. You don't come back in the 12th hour and demand a bunch of extra stuff. It's not like it's a personal matter between the two guys it throws a big monkey wrench in the entire plan.

                There is a lot of money and time invested setting these things up and it's on HBO's dime, not Ward's. HBO doesn't care about the rules or why Ward agreed to something yesterday but today he doesn't agree. They care about all the time and money they sunk into setting up an event to showcase Ward's return that now gets tossed away.

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                  Originally posted by PBP View Post
                  Rodriguez is making $1 million less a $200-$400K fine, whichever they agreed to (because the fight is on).
                  He agreed to the fine, don't ya'll in your own opinion think one fine was more than enough? I'm sorry but I hold stars like Ward to a higher regard, don't like to see stand up people tied into these sort of intangibles...Rodriguez if he loses is done, a journeyman stepping stone at best..he messed up yes but it's not like he was 178 and said I don't care at the initial weigh in...he gave up a cut that should be good to go.

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                    Originally posted by illpapi View Post
                    I'm not sure you have the numbers right here. Rodriguez originally was going to make 1 Million so I have no clue what the hell you are talking about. 200k is the penalty for not making weight or so we heard that was the agreement they came to. When is the last time Rodriguez will make 200K? Well, he made 600k in his last fight. So, 40k coming out of his pocket? Again, I have no clue what you are talking about.

                    Anyhow, can someone tell me how the WBA rules apply if the title is no longer in play? That is the part that I don't understand. I just don't understand that.
                    I was under the impression his total purse was 200k, if he's already coughing up 200k leave it at that...you think he'll be earning 600k his next fight if he loses?I think not.

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                      Originally posted by turnedup View Post
                      Funny how you left out that Rodriguez is only making 200k and is considered a tune up but Pacquaio's opponents were making upwards of 4 million bucks plus a cut of ppv's. Plus his opponents didn't come in overweight so we never did learn how he'd handle the situation and say f' it let's fight...but don't let you hatred for one man and your fandom of another affect all logical thought...I like Ward and have never critiqued him but this is bullshhh..two pounds on a tune up fight and the guy is already punished for being two pounds overweight..enough is enough.
                      Dude Rodgriguez was never going to make 200K for this fight! Wow...get your **** together man! He signed the damn fight for 1 million dollars. Where the hell are you getting these ridiculous numbers from???? Stop misleading people with bogus information. The 200k was the penalty that supposedly they agreed on that Rodriguez would pay out of his purse. Can't you people read???

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