LondonRingRules Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 --- Harper a solid journeyman facing prospect Efe Ajagba goes thru the introduction only to duck out of the ring at the first bell. Seems to have shot himself in the foot as far as fans are concerned, but video here. Result was a DQ at .01 of. The first rd: ALT ESPN source: Curtis Harper leaves ring before fight starts, gets disqualified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... Was a dispute over his purse. He was contractually obliged to step into the ring for his "meagre" fee. And would have forfeited that if he hadn't done so. But wasnt prepared to 'fight' for what he was 'duped' into accepting. Bit late for all that malarkey. The bell had been rung so the fight was 'Live'. Only correct decision = DQ. And a blemish on the old boxrec record... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... Felt bad for his trainer, former World Champion Nate The Galaxy Warrior Campbell. He looked shocked ringside, and made it known on social media that he disagreed with Curtis' decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2370ka Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... This was a 1 of 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Harris Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... Not pretty the way it played out. But I can sympathize to some degree with the situation Harper found himself in. Why is there no SPOILER message attached to the thread title??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... --- Because there was never a fight to spoil, just him ducking that got twitter roaring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Harris Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... --- Because there was never a fight to spoil, just him ducking that got twitter roaring. As Harper was in the ring when the opening bell rang a fight did occur. That's why the result is recorded as follows : Harper was disqualified for walking out of the ring immediately after the bell rung to start the fight and the official time for the fight is 0.01 (which is 1 second). Edited August 27, 2018 by Gavin Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... Ridiculous situation. I wonder why did he accept the fight if he didn't like the pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... Harper likely had good reason, but it's never a good idea to screw the fans, who paid money to see a fight. And it's not like now he'll get paid MORE. What a huge mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... --- Should took a knee with his fist raised before he ducked out. Then he'd be a principled celebrity hero for half the fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... --- Should took a knee with his fist raised before he ducked out. Then he'd be a principled celebrity hero for half the fans. Mo'money too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... --- Should took a knee with his fist raised before he ducked out. Then he'd be a principled celebrity hero for half the fans. Mo'money too! Brilliant! You should be his manager, London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Re: Heavy Curtis Harper ducks out the ring at bell... --- Gonna take a knee on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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