Tyson put his arm around Zhou Quan's shoulders and said, "Iron Fist boy, why are you called Iron Fist?"
Zhou Quan raised his fist and said: "The bones in my hands are very hard. When I was playing ice hockey in the NCAA, bare boxing often broke other people's bones, including skulls."
"Good guy!"
Tyson's face twitched.
"Michael, are you okay?" Zhou Quan asked.
Tyson said awkwardly: "If Oliver McCall doesn't fight you, when the NBA season is over next year, I will fight you?"
Zhou Quan smiled and said: "If Mr. Don King refuses Oliver McCall to fight with me, do you think I will still fight you?
I can tell you unequivocally, Michael, once he refuses to allow me to fight in a world championship challenge, I will never work with any of his fighters in my life. "
This was Tyson's embarrassment. He thought for a while and said: "Okay, that old guy, damn vampire, my contract is about to end, and I want to leave him."
Zhou Quan asked: "According to my information, Michael, Oliver McCall was your former sparring partner, right? I heard that he was the only one who could withstand your punches.
They say that his defeat of Lewis was a huge upset. How good is he? If he is good, he shouldn't refuse to fight me, right? "
Tyson said: "It's okay. That kid is a bit like me. He can't control himself."
Zhou Quan was startled. Self-discipline, this thing really hurt Tyson. Could it be that Oliver McCall couldn't control his own crotch?
Not far away, Philip was discussing issues with Bob Arum and WBC Chairman Ross Hogg.
"Mr. Phillip, I just contacted that old guy Tang Jin. His attitude is quite tough. He will not overdue the deadline." Arum said with a headache.
"What should we do?" Philip looked at Chairman Hogg.
Chairman Hogg said with some helplessness: "There are still three months left in McCall's mandatory title defense. I hope Iron Fist can complete the challenge with him, and even allow an extension to June or July next year.
But if he himself is unwilling to fight Iron Fist, then the WBC has no choice but to arrange a mandatory defense match for him within three months and designate a new mandatory challenger for him. "
Arum shook his head and said: "I think Tang Jin is just an excuse to ask for a price. He wants to take more benefits from Iron Fist, and he wants to take the lion's share. He doesn't really refuse to fight Iron Fist.
Otherwise, if the WBC assigns him Michael Tyson or Holyfield, McCall's belt will probably not be saved. "
Hogg said: "He should be willing to appoint Michael Tyson. They are all his boxers and he can make money on both sides. As for McCall's interests, it should not be his first consideration."
"This old guy is too cunning. He doesn't just want you to designate Michael Tyson for him, right?" Arum asked, staring at Hogg.
Hogg said awkwardly: "I also have to consider the impact of the mandatory title defense. Michael Tyson is still very popular and he is one of my main candidates.
Bob, as you said, Don King is here for money. Either you give up the majority and let this boxing match be postponed. The WBC also supports the postponement, and there is no problem in extending it to next year.
But if you don’t want to give up the majority, then challenge him within three months, otherwise our officials will re-designate the mandatory challenger. "
"damn it!"
Arum muttered, thought for a while, looked at Phillip and said: "Mr. Phillip, you heard it too. The easiest way to deal with it is to let Iron Fist challenge McCall within three months so that he doesn't refuse." Opportunity.
At the same time, this is also very beneficial to Iron Fist's interests. We have the initiative, and Tang Jin has no right to bargain, so we will choke him to death. "
Hogg said: "Tekken didn't suffer a lot of damage tonight. I think he should be able to fight again in a short period of time, and if he fights in a short period of time, his condition can be continued."
Phillip became interested. After thinking about it, he nodded and said, "Then I'll go over and discuss it with Iron Fist."
He then went to Zhou Quan's side. Tyson had already left. After sitting down, he said to Zhou Quan: "Zhou, Tyson's strength is still there. Judging from his size, he is in good condition. Don't agree to him easily."
"Let's see the opportunity." Zhou Quan nodded.
Philip said: “Based on time, after Oliver McCall won the WBC gold belt, it was almost time for the mandatory defense of the title, with three months left.
Now, in order to wait for you, the WBC can give him an extension. Otherwise, if he does not have a mandatory title defense at the expiration date, he will have to give up the WBC throne. "
"What do you want to say?" Zhou Quan asked.
Philip said: "I just talked with Arum and WBC Chairman Mr. Hogg. What they mean is that McCall's strength is actually not as good as Lewis and Tyson. They hope you can compete with McCall." Complete the mandatory challenge.”
Zhou Quan frowned. He somewhat understood what Phillip meant and asked, "Do you want me to complete the mandatory challenge with McCall as soon as possible?"
Nodding, Philip said: "Yes, don't give him a chance to refuse. Zhou, once it expires, people like Michael Tyson, Lewis, and Holfield will all be eyeing McCall's gold belt. They took it away, which is a huge loss for you. To steal the gold belt from them, of course it is better to fight McCall."
Zhou Quan began to consider that anyway, he was not really hit hard tonight, and the number of effective hits was quite small. There was no accumulation of damage, and he could definitely have a second boxing match in a short time.
Philip added: "And during the restriction period, we do not have to transfer benefits to them."
After some consideration, Zhou Quan finally nodded and said: "Then you make arrangements, and I will also arrange to continue boxing training."
"Okay, then I'll talk to Arum and WBC right away." Philip said in high spirits.
Soon, it was decided that the challenge would be held on October 1st.
WBC Chairman Ross Hogg immediately notified Don King by phone and asked Oliver McCall to prepare to accept a mandatory challenge. The official will issue a formal mandatory challenge order tomorrow and must not refuse. If he refuses, the WBC will immediately deprive Oliver of McCall. McCall's title.
Tang Jin was very disappointed after hearing this. He originally wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to suck a mouthful of blood from Zhou Quan, but now he could only passively accept the forced challenge.
News of the boxing match subsequently spread at the party, and partygoers came over to ask about the situation.
"Iron Fist, are you really going to start a title challenge so soon?" Stallone asked very excitedly.
"What do you think?" Zhou Quan nodded and looked at the others.
"I think it's good. Your current condition is just right. Otherwise, you will have to go through long training to find your condition next year."
The speaker was Ali. He looked at Zhou Quan with admiration and said, "Young man, your dodge skills are really the best among the best, even better than mine before. When I was your age, You also need to eat a lot of punches in every boxing match, and even more during training.”
Zhou Quan smiled and said: "I have a very good sense of space and my nerve response is very fast. This is my fundamental ability in the boxing world."
Holyfield said: "Iron Fist boy, if you beat Oliver McCall, fight me next year.
The mandatory defense period is half a year. It happens to be June after your NBA season ends. You train for three more months. It is also at this time. In nine months, the WBC must be willing to give you an extra three months to postpone the mandatory title defense. "
"If the WBC agrees, I have no problem." Zhou Quan smiled.
"You two bastards are taking my chance. I just came out, so you have to give me some chance, right?" Michael Tyson said angrily.
"You just made tens of millions in one game, what do you want? After Iron Fist defeats McCall, you should fight me." Lewis suddenly said at this time.
"Why?" Tyson was really angry.
"Because the golden belt McCall was wearing turned out to be his." Riddick Bowe said in a nonchalant manner.
"Pfft!"
I don’t know who laughed.
"Dick Bowe, if you dare to fight me, you don't have to give up the gold belt to me." Lewis said angrily and disdainfully.
Although Zhou Quan is a little confused about the grievances between these world boxing champions, the four major boxing organizations plus the IBO organization, which is only half a level, there are only these five gold belts in the world. There are so many boxing champions competing for it. Either you are robbing me, or I am robbing you. The relationship between us must not be good, and he knows this very well.
After KOing Michael Muller in three rounds, his status in the heavyweight boxing world soared. If he defeats Oliver McCall and wins the WBC world title half a month later, becoming a cross-border world boxing champion, then his status in the world of sports will be high. The status in the world can definitely be at the forefront, even surpassing boxing champions such as Lewis and reaching the status of Ali.
By then, his box office appeal, appearance fees, and PPV sales will definitely soar.
At that time, it was very cost-effective to defend the world boxing title with him. The PPV and box office share would make them full. If they beat him again, they could also take away his gold belt.
That's why these guys are so eager to fight McCall after he beats him, because fighting him at that time will bring a double harvest of honor and money.
And if he loses to McCall, presumably these guys won't be so eager.
At this time, he laughed and said: "It's just talk, the agent and promoter have to talk about it. Besides, Michael, I suggest you change your agent. It will be good for you."
Lewis nodded and said: "I agree with Iron Fist. Although Don King is good, Michael, look at the opponents he arranged for you in the past few years? Half of them are garbage.
Michael, I’m not trying to scare you. The quality of your boxing matches is much lower than that of the rest of us, and your status in the boxing world will definitely be affected in the future. "
At this time, Philip called Zhou Quan aside and said: "Zhou, these boxing champions are not good at fighting each other. A few years ago, Dick Bowe defeated Holyfield and won the WBC gold belt. Then Lewis wanted to challenge him, but Riddick Bowe refused many times, and finally the WBC issued a mandatory order, Riddick Bowe had to give up the title, and Lewis won without a fight and inherited the position of head of the WBC."
"It turns out they have this grudge." Zhou Quan said with a smile.
Philip smiled again and said: "Later, Oliver McCall defeated Lewis and took away the gold belt. So if you beat McCall, Lewis and the former heads of the WBC such as Riddick Bowe and Holfield, it would be I want to fight you most."
"That's all for the future. I can't beat McCall. Everything is empty talk." Zhou Quan said.
"Of course."
Philip nodded and added: "But after winning against Mueller today, your status in the professional boxing world has reached a status that is only half a level lower than these world boxing champions. And you are a cross-border, in terms of fame, influence and popularity." In terms of performance, it’s already on the same level as them.”
The next day, Bob Arum and Don King negotiated.
This is a mandatory challenge match, which is McCall's mandatory title defense match. There is no choice. Unless McCall gives up the title, he must fight. Therefore, Don King has nothing to refuse, but he has to be the winner of this title defense match. Promoter, shares interests with Bob Arum.
Time was too tight, and the opponent was Don King, and Bob Arum was unable to monopolize the benefits. In the end, the two reached an agreement, with Bob Arum accounting for 60% of the total promotion funds of 80 million, and Don Jin accounting for 40%.
The main uses of this money are, first, the appearance fees of the two boxers, second, promotion fees, and third, venue rental fees.
In terms of status in the boxing world, McCall is the world boxing champion, but in terms of popularity, PPV, and box office appeal, Zhou Quan is stronger.
But this is a world boxing champion defending match, and Zhou Quan is just a challenger, so even though he is more popular, McCall's appearance fee is higher.
In order to make up for Zhou Quan's loss, Bob Arum helped him get more in terms of PPV box office share.
Zhou Quan received an appearance fee of 22 million U.S. dollars, which was only 2 million U.S. dollars more than the boxing match just completed, not the 25 million promised before.
Oliver McCall received US$23 million. The appearance fee for the boxing match where he defeated Lewis and won the gold belt last year was only US$8 million.
In April this year, McCall’s first defense of the title rose to 12 million, and this second defense of the title against Zhou Quan saw a sharp increase of 11 million. The main reason was of course that the opponent was the popular boxer Zhou Quan. Otherwise, based on his popularity and box-office appeal, it would be worth another two to three million US dollars at most.
In terms of PPV revenue sharing, the rich TV station will first take 50%, and then the boxing promoter will take 1.50%, and the remaining 3.50%, Zhou Quan will share 65% of it, which is 2.275% of the total PPV revenue. , McCall shared 35%, 1.225%.
Tang Jin has no choice. He also wants to get more PPV shares, but McCall is not a popular boxing champion, and PPV sales have never been high.
McCall's first title defense in April only had 550,000 sales, which was the worst among the world's heavyweight boxing champions. However, it was already his highest PPV sales, so he had no confidence to compete with Zhou Quan. Can't fight either.
In terms of box office and sponsorship income, Zhou Quan shared 4% and McCall shared 1%.
In addition to PPV share income, this box office income is the most important income for promoters to repay their capital and make money. The box office income of the last boxing match between Zhou Quan and Michael Muller was as high as 50 million US dollars, which basically fell into the promoter's pocket. among.
(End of chapter)
