Dan Rafael chat wrap 10/2:
- If Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 were to happen, he bets it would be the second highest PPV ever (behind their first fight).
- Floyd has said before that he thinks Pacquiao is the second best fighter PFP after himself.
- Matthysse told him he understands that he has to get inside and take away Postol's reach advantage.
- Picking Matthysse by KO.
- Thurman vs. Porter probably happens late this year or early next year.
- Expects Mosley's comeback to not end well.
- Best non-TV fight he has seen: Angel Hernandez-Louis Turner.
- AWE (formerly WealthTV) picked up the rights for 11/21 fight of Darleys Perez vs. Anthony Crolla.
- Prime RJJ vs. Hagler at 160? RJJ and pretty easily.
- In his prime RJJ may be the second best fighter PFP, maybe only losing to SRR.
- Who gives RJJ the toughest fight all time at 168? Probably Ward.
- RJJ considers going up to HW and winning his greatest boxing achievement.
- Greatest fighters he has had the opportunity to watch: RJJ, Floyd, Hopkins, and Pacquiao.
- GGG's defense is very sound and his footwork is top notch. He cuts the ring off better than any active fighter. GGG is a well rounded fighter. He has great offense, quality defense, superb footwork, solid speed, a fighter's mentality, a joyful attitude, plus massive amateur experience.
- If Povetkin loses to Wach, Wach is not automatically Wilder's mandatory, but it is possible.
- If Wlad beats Fury will he fight his mandatory Glazkov next? Not sure, but Glazkov will get a shot eventually.
- Believes Wlad will be around for about another 2 years.
- Lemieux will need to fight side to side, if he goes straight forward to GGG he better be ready for war.
- Believes there is a reason Wilder is protected with his competition.
- Cherry gives Pedraza a good go, but eventually Pedraza's talent will win out.
- Depends on which Broner shows up. Lazy and not fully investing in training Broner (vs. Porter) will be toyed with by Khabib. If Broner worked hard and is ready to go he should win by decision. Broner still has PFP potential, he just hasn't realized it yet.
- Klitschko vs. Fury rescheduled for November 28.
- Believes 2015 has been a good year. We got Floyd-Manny, are still getting Canelo-Cotto, PBC and HBO both turned in good fight schedules for the year.
- It was a big deal in the media when Larry Holmes tried to go 49-0 vs. Spinks.
- Favorite Vasquez vs. Marquez fight? The third.
- Usually from the time he gets up to the time he goes to bed he is working. Spends most his time calling, texting, and emailing with promoters, fighters, TV executives, sanctioning body employees, state commissions, PR people, etc.
- Would love to see Pacquiao fight either: Matthysse, Khan, or Crawford. Arum has mentioned Brook, but thinks that is a long shot.
- Pacquiao and Khan are talking, but nothing is remotely close yet.
- No news on Provodnikov's next fight.
- SRL vs. Floyd? SRL.
- Eubank Jr. is a solid fighter and worthy contender, but probably never becomes a top guy.
- Likes the idea of DeGale fighting Bute. DeGale is willing to travel to Quebec.
- Soto vs. Orozco? Orozco's youth and size wins out over Soto's experience.
- Biggest fights that are possible for 2016? Mayweather-Pacquiao 2, GGG-Canelo, Kovalev-Ward, Klitschko-Wilder.
- GGG vs. Canelo, rather than Cotto, because he doesn't think Cotto would fight GGG if he wins. Believes if Canelo wins he is more willing to fight GGG.
- Mares can still get some bigger fights. He may get a rematch with LSC.
- Martinez vs. Salido 3 will probably be early next year.
- WBO is still considering what to do regarding Bradley-Rios (as his mandatory was Ali).
- What is Bryant Jennings up to? Probably turning down another fight.
- Walters will be fighting December 12. No opponent yet. Gamboa is out. Possibility of it being Gradovich.
- Haymon sold Quillin-Jacobs to Showtime, which is why they are broadcasting the fight.
- Verdejo needs to get his hand checked one more time to get the okay on when he can fight. If he gets the okay he will likely fight in October.
- Beterbiev probably fights next in an eliminator on the DeGale-Bute card in Quebec.
- Frankie Gomez is just another fighter until he proves otherwise.
- Has not asked Stiverne personally if he is upset with Don King blocking the Ortiz fight, but knows that his manager is very upset.
- Would like to see Donaire vs. Mares, although it has no chance of being made.
- Fighter most likely to end up broke after they retire? Broner.
- Any Cruiserweight fights that deserved designation for FOTY? Holyfield-Qawi 1. 15 rounds of violence.
- Better resume: Khan or Thurman? Khan, but he has been around longer.
- Bradley vs. Rios is at the Wynn because Arum is not on good terms with the MGM.
- In 5 years will PBC still be around? Doesn't know.
- 5 favorite 90's fights (off the top of his head): Bowe-Holyfied trilogy, Gatti-Rodriguez, Barrera-McKinney, Douglas-Tyson, and Chavez-Taylor 1....late additions: Hamed-Kelley, Carbajal-Gonzales.
- Best heavyweight fight in history? Thrilla in Manila.
- Who wins Wilder vs. Joshua? Whoever lands the first big shot.
- Hearing rumors that PBC will create its own belts next year.
- Danny Jacobs owns the "regular" version of a title GGG has. He is one of GGG's mandatories.
- Estrada still has a good chance to get a rematch vs. Chocolatito soon.
- Chocolatito vs. prime Too Sharp? Great fight.
