Comments Thread For: Video: Kovalev's Promoter on Status of Andre Ward Rematch

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Kathy Duva Video Interview - LOS ANGELES - Former two-division world champion and Future Hall of Famer Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (55-7 2, 32 KOs) and Joe Smith, Jr. (22-1, 18 KOs) hosted a final press conference ahead of their showdown for the WBC International Light Heavyweight Championship on Saturday, December 17. The bout will be televised live from Inglewood, Calif.'s "Fabulous" Forum on HBO World Championship Boxing(r) beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Photos by Tom Hogan/HoganPhotos.
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[PunchyPotorff]

So, if what Kathy says is true, and I have no reason to doubt it, sounds like the split for the 1st fight and the rematch fight were already hashed out before the first fight. So, what is all the blabbering by Ward if the numbers are already set in stone?

[Boxing Logic]

So, if what Kathy says is true, and I have no reason to doubt it, sounds like the split for the 1st fight and the rematch fight were already hashed out before the first fight. So, what is all the blabbering by Ward if the numbers are already set in stone?

What's happening is Ward is either playing mind games that he might duck (which is the most cowardly type of mind game that exists), or he's thinking about ducking. Or he took such a beating in the first fight, he's stalling the rematch to give his body more time to recover in between fights, but he can't come out publicly and say that because if he admits he needs more time to recover between fights than Kovalev as a result of taking more damage than Kovalev, then he basically admits he lost like everyone saw.

One of those. Hopefully Ward is what he claims to be, a fighter who wants a legacy, and does the rematch in April.

[Deevel916]

Since the splits have been negotiated since before the first fight and both signed a contract to abide by, then it comes down to Ward convincing his own promoter that he deserves more money which I dont see how he can justify.

[Chollo Vista]

Duva says the splits were already negotiated for the rematch, let's see what the other side says.

Boxingscene, can you make it happen?

[Chollo Vista]

Since the splits have been negotiated since before the first fight and both signed a contract to abide by, then it comes down to Ward convincing his own promoter that he deserves more money which I dont see how he can justify.

What's happening is Ward is either playing mind games that he might duck (which is the most cowardly type of mind game that exists), or he's thinking about ducking. Or he took such a beating in the first fight, he's stalling the rematch to give his body more time to recover in between fights, but he can't come out publicly and say that because if he admits he needs more time to recover between fights than Kovalev as a result of taking more damage than Kovalev, then he basically admits he lost like everyone saw.

One of those. Hopefully Ward is what he claims to be, a fighter who wants a legacy, and does the rematch in April.

Let's hear what the other side has to say.

So, if what Kathy says is true,

Stop right there. Let's hear what the other side has to say before making a judgement.

[-PBP-]

Considering the debacle with the WBC mandatory issue, I take whatever Duva has to say with a grain of salt.

[Deevel916]

Let's hear what the other side has to say.



Stop right there. Let's hear what the other side has to say before making a judgement.

The other side has spoken...


"The rematch with Kovalev is definitely something I'm interested in, it's definitely something we're entertaining, but I'm the champion now," said Ward. "If it's not right and it doesn't make sense, you know, absolutely, that may be a sign that it's time to leave the sport and walk away and do some other things in my life.

"I have to be fair to myself. I've put in a lot of hours, a lot of time, not just in these fights, but in this gym, my whole life, so it would be unfair to me to get into a ring at any point in time in my career moving forward if I'm not happy with the terms."


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[Chollo Vista]

Look at Duva's body language and how she puts her head down, like she's ashamed, when Radio Raheem asks her about Kovalev's split. There's something there.

Also, Roc Nation paid Ward out of their pocket to get him his 5 mil. For everyone saying that Ward got the better part of the deal, that's false. Ward's promoter provided Ward's additional split, not Duva. You guys were making it seem like Duva hooked Ward up and gave him the better half of the split, when that's not the case.

What Ward is saying now is he doesn't want Roc Nation to pay his half, he actually wants the larger share of the "fight pot" of money; not Roc Nation's supplement.

Ultimately, this comes down to what was in the original contract details. Duva says one thing, but history has proven that she hasn't always been the most honest when it comes to business.

[Chollo Vista]

The other side has spoken...


"The rematch with Kovalev is definitely something I'm interested in, it's definitely something we're entertaining, but I'm the champion now," said Ward. "If it's not right and it doesn't make sense, you know, absolutely, that may be a sign that it's time to leave the sport and walk away and do some other things in my life.

"I have to be fair to myself. I've put in a lot of hours, a lot of time, not just in these fights, but in this gym, my whole life, so it would be unfair to me to get into a ring at any point in time in my career moving forward if I'm not happy with the terms."


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What's the problem with what he said?

He's saying the rematch has to make sense. Obviously Ward is telling us something that's contradictory to what Duva is saying.

The only way to find out who's telling the truth is to have insight on the rematch clause.