Dan Rafael chat wrap 3/24:
- Danny Jacobs was the bigger man...because he is normally bigger. Was probably 10-12 pounds bigger on fight night. GGG won a close fight. Jacobs elevated himself in a loss.
- GGG was right in giving Jacobs respect because he can box and punch. Jacobs was also cautious with GGG.
- Jacobs would beat BJS.
- Andy Lee won't get GGG next, Jacobs could be possible. Would consider Lee the underdog vs. both fighters.
- Doesn't think GGG was exposed. He fought the number 2 fighter in the division, won a close tough fight, scored a KD, and retained his title for the 18th time.
- Believes GGG will fight BJS in June in Kazakhstan. Hearing rumors GGG could make $10 million for that fight. If GGG can take that fight and be ready for September, it is on GB for not making that fight (in regards to GB saying that if GGG fights in June they won't make the fight).
- Nobody has ever said GGG was the A-side vs. Canelo. GGG brings things to a Canelo fight he can't get with other opponents.
- It is a joke that Teddy Atlas doesn't have GGG or Chocolatito in his top 10 PFP.
- Personally considers GGG the lineal title as Canelo went back down and challenged for the 154 title.
- PPV prices have been too high for years and is one of the reasons why PPV sales in general aren't what they used to be.
- Agrees that the PPV shouldn't end with the commentators end comments. They should do a post-fight show, maybe show the press conference.
- PPV sales vs. Ward-Kovalev. Probably about the same, around 160k.
- Interested in Jacobs vs. Lemiuex? Sure, why not.
- Makes no sense how Pilatti could have Valdez in his PFP, but leave Canelo off.
- Kovalev and Ward are close to finalizing a fight for June 17 at Mandalay Bay.
- There is not a big fight for Crawford at 140 right now because the division is poor. His biggest fights are at 147. Suspects he moves to 147 later this year.
- Anyone who watched Quigley vs. Tapia and didn't give Tapia any rounds should not judge anymore (he gave him 3 rounds).
- Thought Quigley looked like a guy not ready for prime time yet. He has a lot of work to do.
- How does Quigley compare to other Irish fighters? Better than Duddy, but not as good as Lee.
- Tapia is at the end of his career.
- If Mayweather and McGregor fought, he would predict Mayweather to win easily and possibly by KO.
- Linares or Crolla? Linares, easier than last time.
- Badou Jack is moving up in weight and vacating his SMW title.
- Thought Mansour won a tough fight vs. Kaufmann.
- This year Lomachenko certainly could become the #1 PFP fighter. Many believe he already is #1.
- Does JCC have a chance? He has a chance because of his size and power and apparently he is taking the fight seriously.
- Showtime will show Brook vs. Spence. Joshua vs. Klitschko is still bogged down by Showtime and HBO negotiating on showing the fight.
- Ann Wolfe vs. Connor McGregor in a boxing match? Wolfe, seriously.
- Rungvisai has been in other head butt fights. He is a bit of a dirty fighter. Chocolatito won clearly. He was landing the cleaner and heavier punches. That said, by that performance, Roman didn't look like the #1 PFP.
- Had Chocolatito winning 9-3, but could see 8-4 or 7-5.
- Chocolatito has moved up four weight classes and is aging a bit. Believes his best days are probably behind him (mostly due to weight and age, some may be due to top competition). Time waits for no man, especially in boxing.
- The Chocolatito vs. Rungvisai fight was incredibly brutal and can be the type of fight to take years off your career.
- Cuadras is supposed to become the mandatory for Rungvisai, but believes the WBC will order a rematch with Chocolatito.
- Chocolatito vs. Calderon? Chocolatito.
- Ryan Martin showed some good things. He has a lot of potential and a long ways to go.
- Arum is not afraid to make any fight and it is dumb to think he is scared to make Crawford vs. Pacquiao.
- Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn will not happen. Horn is out as an opponent.
- The Atlas and Hopkins announcing wasn't great, but it was their first card together.
- The WBA ordered Barthelemy to fight Relikh.
- Where does he fall in believing what happened in Griffith vs. Paret III: tragic accident, gross incompetence, somewhere in between? Somewhere in the middle.
- Wilder could fight someone other than Stiverne next, if they pay Stiverne step aside money.
- Hopkins and RJJ are friendly with each other. They have a lot of respect for each other.
- What divisions would he get rid of if he could? 105 and 108 and start the lower classes at 112. Also, maybe 130.
- Alex Saucedo has potential, but not really impressed by him.
- Mikey Garcia wants the winner of Crolla-Linares in June/July.
- Luis Ortiz vs. Miller is not happening, but expect some Miller news soon.
He outgrew it. The sooner he forgets about that weight the better he can prepare for actual 147 pounders.
Ha ha! Fat, Drunk Gypsy King >> Late 80's summer Mike Tyson.
