In the wake of the May 2 and 3 Riyadh Season boxing events, concerns have arisen about the effectiveness of high fighter payouts, especially after dull matches like Inoue vs. Cardenas. Rolando Romero voiced these issues, highlighting that substantial pay can lead to complacent performances. Instead of merely rewarding names and hype, he argues that payouts must directly correlate to fighters' performances to enhance the sport's entertainment value. This sentiment resonates with fans and other fighters who desire more engaging bouts.
"Look, it comes down to this, right? I'm tired of people, and like I said, this is coming from a fighter, but you guys shouldn't be overpaying fighters."
"Because if the fighters have a string of matchups lined up, then they often turn complacent and perform poorly. They're fully aware that their bank account will be duly credited with the guarantee."
"It's sad because it's taking away, like, oh, all I got to do is f**king survive this fight for your next paycheck."
"Fighter payouts should be commensurate with performance and not with mere hype or name."
Collection
[
|
...
]