News Dustin Poirier reacts to UFC 291 being on the same night as Spence vs Crawford boxing match

[Sick85]

On July 29, Dustin Poirier will return to the Octagon. When he does so, he’ll go head to head with Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF championship. The hope for ‘The Diamond’ is that a victory could vault him back into the title conversation at lightweight.
However, the UFC isn’t the only game in town on that night. In addition, the long-awaited Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford collision will finally take place. It serves as one hell of an evening for combat sports fans, regardless of which you prefer.
“I don’t know if it’s gonna affect pay-per-views, I think fans might buy both,” Poirier said. “I’m kinda upset I’m not gonna watch that live, I’m a big boxing fan. To me, this is the Super Bowl.” https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/dus...terence-crawford-i-think-fans-might-buy-both/ Which will you guys be watching?

 

[Travis Alexander]

Both.

My boy Sergei Lipinets might get the co-main slot for the Spence vs Crawford card so if he does I will probably be there for that. Then watch the UFC on delay.

waiting on his manager to finish their 11th hour negotiations

 

[HaulParris]

First Gaethje calls BMF belt stupid, now Poirier is implying that he'd rather be watching Bud vs Spence. Dana White about to put this card up for free on Spike to counterprogram Al Haymon.

 

[Substance Abuse]

First Gaethje calls BMF belt stupid, now Gaethje is implying that he'd rather be watching Bud vs Spence. Dana White about to put this card up for free on Spike to counterprogram Al Haymon.

Sorry, but I'm laughing at anyone thinking Dana is going to give us something for free, as well as thinking most people here aren't going to stream both, lol.

The UFC and Haymon will work this out to where when one main event ends, the other will begin. I'm watching both.

 

[El Fernas]

Both of course, remember when the original BMF fight happened? Who was also fighting that same night? Lets all hope they are not that dumb to put Main event vs Main event at the exact same time.

First Gaethje calls BMF belt stupid, now Gaethje is implying that he'd rather be watching Bud vs Spence. Dana White about to put this card up for free on Spike to counterprogram Al Haymon.

This is Poirier tho, did Gaethje commented about going against boxing on the same night?

 

[Question]

Sorry, but I'm laughing at anyone thinking Dana is going to give us something for free, as well as thinking most people here aren't going to stream both, lol.

The UFC and Haymon will work this out to where when one main event ends, the other will begin. I'm watching both.

Both of course, remember when the original BMF fight happened? Who was also fighting that same night? Lets all hope they are not that dumb to put Main event vs Main event at the exact same time.

This is Poirier tho, did Gaethje commented about going against boxing on the same night?

Last time they did the BMF fight it was going up against Canelo/Kovalev.
They had to wait until Jorge/Diaz was over before starting the walkouts from I remember, but I'd say this situation is a bit different since on paper Spence/Crawford is a much bigger fight compared to Canelo/Kovalev was.

 

[chinarice]

Last time they did the BMF fight it was going up against Canelo/Kovalev.
They had to wait until Jorge/Diaz was over before starting the walkouts from I remember, but I'd say this situation is a bit different since on paper Spence/Crawford is a much bigger fight compared to Canelo/Kovalev was.

And neither Dustin or Justin are the draw Diaz and Mas are/were

 

[Simple Southerner]

UFC f boxing

 

[Sweater of AV]

Even the main event would rather watch boxing.

 

[Neck&Neck]

I’d rather watch UFC over any boxing match

*Unless it’s Dana boxing Tito

 

[Jackonfire]

Yeah, I doubt Spence/Crawford will wait around for Dustin and Justin to conclude before they start. Only Nate Diaz has that power.

 

[The Bloody Nine]

I’d rather watch UFC over any boxing match

*Unless it’s Dana boxing Tito

Even Dana would rather watch boxing over UFC.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

“Hey Errol and Terrence it’s Dustin the dingleberry Poirier here! You guys wanna buy some hot sauce?!?”

 

[Contempt]

The BMF belt... not this shit again.

Masvidal got his ass kicked multiple times without ever putting his imaginary "championship" on the line. Completely worthless and frankly embarrassing to the sport.

 

[Tweak896]

Spence/Crawford lost its luster after dragging negotiations out for years. I'm kind of sick of it and don't care who wins tbh.

 

[modulus]

Obviously MMA is now on the same level as boxing - just look at what the fighters make and classic belts like........ the BMF belt.
Yeap, the sport has really come into its own.

 

[ComfortablyNumb55]

I just don't understand why either side would do this.

Dumb business.

 

[Portland8242]

Last time they did the BMF fight it was going up against Canelo/Kovalev.
They had to wait until Jorge/Diaz was over before starting the walkouts from I remember, but I'd say this situation is a bit different since on paper Spence/Crawford is a much bigger fight compared to Canelo/Kovalev was.

Isn't Canelo the biggest name in boxing atm?

 

[BigSexy444]

First Gaethje calls BMF belt stupid, now Gaethje is implying that he'd rather be watching Bud vs Spence. Dana White about to put this card up for free on Spike to counterprogram Al Haymon.

These guys really know how to sell a fight.

 

[Cheatr Pan]

Sorry, but I'm laughing at anyone thinking Dana is going to give us something for free, as well as thinking most people here aren't going to stream both, lol.

The UFC and Haymon will work this out to where when one main event ends, the other will begin. I'm watching both.

The question is who's waiting for who? Last time this "made up" belt was on the line, the face of boxing had to wait for the fight to finish. Let's see if Poirier and Gaethje are true superstars