Comments Thread For: Sources: Canelo, Golden Boy, DAZN Meet in Effort To Work Through Impasse

[ippo]

And yet the UFC is thriving. And its SIMPLE. One weight One Champ. Boxing has 4+ champs per weight class...its a JOKE.

Combine that with watered down fights like this Charlo circus and bad judging...yawn.

Boxing is going into a depression. And its well deserved.

I agree with the ufc having the better business model and its better for the fans.The fighters actually fight the top guys unlike boxing.But the fighters do get the short end of the stick in pay.

[Mammoth]

Source: As it stands, Canelo Alvarez and his legal team still plan to file an amended complaint in their lawsuit against GBP/DAZN. The deadline for them to file is by end of business on Monday.

— Deuce - WBO Global Champion (@rangerrollins)

[Verus]

Canelo doesn’t want that smoke with Oscar.. take the deal Oscar negotiated with DAZN & Shut it.

Canelo can't "take the deal" oscar negotiated with DAZN. Oscar has not negotiated anything for him. Oscar negotiated a deal that pays GB $40 million to for each Canelo fight. That is the deal that Oscar negotiated. Oscar also negotiated a deal with Canelo to pay him $35 million per fight plus a percentage of the gate, sponsorship revenues and money received from merchandising. So Oscar is on the hook for that.

Canelo is willing to forego the gate, merchandizing and sponsorhip reveue plus a 33% reduction on the $35 million guarantee. There is nothing in the Canelo contract with GB that is contingent on anything. Canelo has a double albatross around his neck -- GB and DAZN. Alvarez would be better off agreeing to a one-fight "deal" provided that he negotiates a deal with GB to buy out his contract. The sooner he sets himself free from them the better it will be for his career.

[Jab jab boom]

Worst contract in sports since the Mets agreed to pay Bobby Bonilla 1 mil per yr until 2035. Outside of a 3rd fight with ggg, Canelo can't generate the amount of money necessary to justify 35 mil per fight. There aren't enough big names at 160-168 to produce the money needed to pay him that much and still make a considerable profit.

[Ray*]

Canelo really can go it alone, he doesn’t need a middleman, but I think he has already signed his life away to GBP. Who in turn have broker a deal between themselves and DAZN. Hence why Canelo’s lawyers got it wrong the first time in court. Not sure what’s going to happen but hope they can resolve their issues and Canelo can be more active.

[factsarenice]

Streaming is to PPV what Netflix was to Blockbuster...it's the future, get used to it.

As for Canelo? Canelo has every intention of staying with DAZN and will very likely renegotiate and stay with Oscar. Unfortunately for the sport...nothing will change. Fighters will continue to call out everyone and fight softer competition for mediocre pay and belts will go to were they can make the most money.

[factsarenice]

Canelo can't "take the deal" oscar negotiated with DAZN. Oscar has not negotiated anything for him. Oscar negotiated a deal that pays GB $40 million to for each Canelo fight. That is the deal that Oscar negotiated. Oscar also negotiated a deal with Canelo to pay him $35 million per fight plus a percentage of the gate, sponsorship revenues and money received from merchandising. So Oscar is on the hook for that.

Canelo is willing to forego the gate, merchandizing and sponsorhip reveue plus a 33% reduction on the $35 million guarantee. There is nothing in the Canelo contract with GB that is contingent on anything. Canelo has a double albatross around his neck -- GB and DAZN. Alvarez would be better off agreeing to a one-fight "deal" provided that he negotiates a deal with GB to buy out his contract. The sooner he sets himself free from them the better it will be for his career.

Seriously? Where does Canelo take that career? I can't wait to hear this brilliant plan.

[factsarenice]

Canelo really can go it alone, he doesn’t need a middleman, but I think he has already signed his life away to GBP. Who in turn have broker a deal between themselves and DAZN. Hence why Canelo’s lawyers got it wrong the first time in court. Not sure what’s going to happen but hope they can resolve their issues and Canelo can be more active.

Canelo can't go anywhere and make shyt, his fights don't pay nearly what DAZN gives him. For the record, Canelo doesn't even speak English and still Oscar was able to make him a super star and make him Ring Mag #1 P4P. Canelo isn't as ****** as some in here and for that reason he'll stay and renegotiate.

For the record, I can't stand Oscar.

[jonnyc420]

And yet the UFC is thriving. And its SIMPLE. One weight One Champ. Boxing has 4+ champs per weight class...its a JOKE.

Combine that with watered down fights like this Charlo circus and bad judging...yawn.

Boxing is going into a depression. And its well deserved.

So go watch guys who are getting popped for the juice regularly. The GOATs of MMA all have steroid problems. Jon Jones ane Anderson Silva popped dirty. Not to mention their guys beating p**n stars and old men half to death and being payed peanuts. When it comes to PPV buys and money remind me which sport holds the biggest records? These sad MMA fanboys can't help but hate on Boxing. If that sport so big why do they show up here? Why is their biggest star begging for boxing matches? Go watch those dudes lay on each other.

[GBP4LIFE]

Canelo can't "take the deal" oscar negotiated with DAZN. Oscar has not negotiated anything for him. Oscar negotiated a deal that pays GB $40 million to for each Canelo fight. That is the deal that Oscar negotiated. Oscar also negotiated a deal with Canelo to pay him $35 million per fight plus a percentage of the gate, sponsorship revenues and money received from merchandising. So Oscar is on the hook for that.

Canelo is willing to forego the gate, merchandizing and sponsorhip reveue plus a 33% reduction on the $35 million guarantee. There is nothing in the Canelo contract with GB that is contingent on anything. Canelo has a double albatross around his neck -- GB and DAZN. Alvarez would be better off agreeing to a one-fight "deal" provided that he negotiates a deal with GB to buy out his contract. The sooner he sets himself free from them the better it will be for his career.

Canelo is not going anywhere.. he can sit until fans are allowed back or take the amended deal. When the fans come back he can take the fight with GGG. The issue stems from Oscar refusing to put on the Canelo vs GGG fight without fans.