02-02-2016, 12:24 PM
My issue with Duco is the price and the undercard. Yeah, $20-25 is about right. But they could have an awesome undercard just by staying in NZ, along with the occasional Aussie to keep it interesting.
I think Joe and Duco have mutually benefited from their relationship. Duco got Joe a top trainer and training venue in KB and Vegas, Stu has been spot on with his match-making, and Joe has steadily improved his skill and body. The ground work has been done.
Honestly, do you think that the NZ public would continue to pay $40 for Minto, Martz, Bergman, etc RIGHT NOW? No way. Duco has to up the quality if they want to stay relevant in the NZ boxing market. No, Joe has to bring his wares to the US and Europe, with Duco promoting from afar. Also, no way a top ten guy is coming to NZ to fight Joe in his backyard. Why would they? Money? Not at the expense of their career.
I think Joe and Duco have mutually benefited from their relationship. Duco got Joe a top trainer and training venue in KB and Vegas, Stu has been spot on with his match-making, and Joe has steadily improved his skill and body. The ground work has been done.
Honestly, do you think that the NZ public would continue to pay $40 for Minto, Martz, Bergman, etc RIGHT NOW? No way. Duco has to up the quality if they want to stay relevant in the NZ boxing market. No, Joe has to bring his wares to the US and Europe, with Duco promoting from afar. Also, no way a top ten guy is coming to NZ to fight Joe in his backyard. Why would they? Money? Not at the expense of their career.