May 19, I believe. Confirmation due soon. athetic: http://www.boxingscene.com/peterson-passes-on-marquez-accepts-amir-khan-rematch--49417
Why is this pathetic, Jimmy? I think this is a terrific fight, in fact a terrific doubleheader if Matthysse-Soto materializes (and neither pulls out between now and fight night). From a business perspective, it's the absolute best option for Peterson. Same guarantee as he would've rec'd for Marquez fight, plus 50/50 on worldwide revenue. Peterson-Marquez would've bombed on PPV - esp. on the heels of Floyd-Cotto and (yet to be finalized) Pac-Bradley - which means no supplemental income, plus a limited audience. I'd honestly rather see Peterson-Khan II anyway, but more son that it's on HBO as opposed to spending $50 or more for Peterson-JMM PPV.
I'd rather watch Gay Marquez beat Peterdude down tbh :kidcool: But I don't have a problem with this fight, only so much as Khan doesn't deserve it, with all his pathetic bitching and moaning like a little girl. His fights are kind of fun I guess though, "crazy, whacky fights" as cdogg puts it. Skating around the ring like a baby deer, throwing hundreds of videogame armpunches. Funny stuff.
I hope Khan bashes the shit out of Peterson, mainly to piss off everyone who bitched about Khan's post-fight reaction, though. You know what happens if Khan hadn't pursued Peterson? He was afraid, he just went back to the UK and made easy money, etc. You know what also happens? He doesn't get his rematch. I am not sure if Peterson really wants the rematch and all of the other stuff was for leverage and show or if he has been pressured into a rematch. It's hard to tell, but a rematch is what should happen and I give props to Peterson for giving Khan an immediate rematch even though he had other viable options to go with. So even though I will be rooting for Khan bigtime, I won't mind much at all if Peterson wins the rematch.
There is nothing I want more than another close decision decided by a point deduction for a questionable foul that swings the tally against Khan. Man, Khan's babified reaction would be worth making this a PPV.
i agree about the double header being two good matchups. disagree about it benefitting peterson financially. seems to me he'd have a khan rematch in his pocket for a good pay day down the line at some point, win or lose vs marquez. if he were to beat marquez he'd be in line for a mega payday and after that then he'd STILL have the khan rematch available down the road. he aint prescott. everyone saw his fight with khan
I enjoyed the first fight (to a point) and I truly hope the rematch (on Khan's behalf) produces a better performance. My pathetic gesture was aimed at Khan's whole reaction after the fight - it's very annoying and frustrating that fighters can't accept defeat like a Man and move on. I hope Peterson beats the shit out of Khan this time round, but my gut feeling tells me that Khan wins a clear decision.
There's nothing wrong with pursuing a rematch. It's the manner in which Khan and Golden Boy went about it that rubbed everyone the wrong way. The protests, the demand that it has to happen next, that a venue was already secured for March, then May, etc. Personally, I thought Khan gave up way too much when he offered Peterson seven figures AND 50/50 on the overseas revenue. Just seemed liked he went from one extreme to the other. I like both fighters, Peterson more, but have always been a Khan fan. Like you, I give Peterson props for making the rematch when he could've just as easily said :flip: and dumped all of his belts in the trash considering what else he had on the table. As for Khan, he gained my respect once he backed off from the protests and "we wuz robbed" rhetoric (even though he has a point on the latter) and allowed the situation to just play out. He realized he's still Khan and had options of his own, and in the end things played out as he hoped. Gets the fight he wanted, and not too far from where he trains. Should be another very good fight.
Fair points. However, seems like now is the best time (financially) for a Khan rematch. Sure if both fighters keep winning it's no worse than as lucrative down the road as it is now. Anything less, and I'm not sure Peterson stands to make as much. Plus, for some reason the Peterson-Marquez show seemed like a cancellation waiting to happen. A show like that in the dead of summer in Vegas was destined to bomb. Sure the upside (a potential Pacquiao fight) was enticing, but between Pac and Hunter, negotiations could've lasted long enough for Pac-Floyd to finally happen. The Khan rematch was a sure thing. I liked the fact that they grabbed while the pot was as sweet as it is - and the longer it took, the higher Khan's asking price goes up as he keeps winning.
still curious whether khan can win without pushing and without a bogus knock-down. and on top of that, if he's losing because he's not pushing, will he start up pushing again? and if so, will he be penalized for doing so?
According to team Peterson Arum offered him Marquez then Pac if he won. More evidence that Bob isn't making Manny-Floyd in November.
Mixed feelings. On one hand I would love to see Khan get another beating, but I can't help but feel that GB is going to stack the deck in Khan's favor. Peterson will probably have to stop Khan this time.
well maybe they could sit down and work it out. that obviously can't happen if bob is already signing another fight.
I always felt that Khan vs Peterson II was going to happen if Tim Bradley didn't fight Peterson. It's hard to like Khan. He's state-sponsored, involved with the wrong people, and is an inveterate cry-baby. His technique is Emmenthal. His defence is pregnable. He is not the most brutal and most vicious champion ever. He really is no Alexander. Wayne Alexander. He doesn't want to eat your children because they're not Halal.
