Boxing specialist Rick Glaser suggests that there are rumors circulating about Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and their fighters, particularly superstar Canelo Alvarez, regarding concerns about the guarantee for his purse in his upcoming fight on May 4th. These rumors raise doubts about whether the event will actually take place on Cinco de Mayo.
Glaser points out that PBC has not made any announcements about the May 4th fight, which is concerning considering it is less than three months away. Canelo, with his impressive record of 60-2-2 and 39 knockouts, is expected to receive a substantial purse for this fight, potentially against Jermall Charlo. The question arises: will the money be available for Canelo?
If not, what will be the next move for the Mexican star? And when will he have another opportunity to fight? It is understandable that Canelo might be worried if he is not receiving any information from PBC. A superstar like him cannot be expected to remain idle without a fight. It will be intriguing to see the outcome if he misses out on his May 4th date and is left without a bout.
Another topic of concern is the absence of Amazon representatives at the press conference for the March 30th event, featuring Keith Thurman vs. Tim Tszyu in Las Vegas. Amazon is the official broadcaster for this event, so their absence and lack of marketing for the fight is worrisome. Glaser questions why Amazon has not been promoting the event and whether they are truly committed to their partnership with PBC.
The lack of marketing from Amazon is a clear indication that something may not be right. Will Amazon wait until the last minute to advertise the Thurman vs. Tszyu fight on their platform? This approach is unlikely to be successful, especially considering the mediocre nature of the clash between an inactive 35-year-old Thurman, who has only fought once in the past five years, and Tszyu, an Australian boxer who is relatively unknown to casual fans of the sport in the U.S.