The conditions offered by Harrington were so tempting that Zhang Guan almost agreed immediately.
The appearance fee of 300 million US dollars belongs to Zhang Guan alone, and Klitschko must also have a large appearance fee. The US$300 million bonus will be divided between Zhang Guan and Klitschko. If it's a 50-50 split, Zhang Guan could earn US$450 million from this boxing match!
"450 million US dollars is enough to cover my advertising expenses for several years!" Zhang Guan sighed silently in his heart. However, he was not dazzled by the money, but asked: "Mr. Harrington, can you tell me Me, why did you come to me? I am not a professional boxer, and there are many capable boxers around the world, why not come to them?"
"In addition to strength, what we value more is the reputation of the boxer." Harrington continued: "You are undoubtedly the most famous athlete in the world, and Mr. Wladimir Klitschko won this year's On July 2, he was just crowned the WBC Super Boxing Champion, and he became the only super boxing champion among active athletes. To be honest, it is obvious that Mr. Klitschko's fame should have reached its peak. At this time, he can If I play a game with you, I will maximize my commercial value."
"Did Klitschko agree?" Zhang Guan asked next.
Harrington nodded: "We will also pay Mr. Klitschko a large appearance fee, so Mr. Klitschko did not refuse!"
Zhang Guan can engage in multiple sports and there are many ways to make money, but Klitschko is different. Klitschko can only box, and he can only compete in two or three games a year. He relies on appearance fees to make a living. . If Las Vegas offered hundreds of millions of dollars in appearance fees, Klitschko would definitely not refuse.
"So when are you going to set the time for the competition? And the location of the competition, where are you going to arrange it?" Zhang Guan then asked.
"The venue of the competition is of course in Las Vegas in the United States, at a resort hotel owned by our InterContinental Hotels Group. As for the competition time, we have initially scheduled it for January 1 next year. We are preparing to create a New Year's war!" Harrington spoke.
"Give me a few days to think about it. I also want to check my schedule first." Zhang Guan still did not agree immediately.
Harrington was not surprised. He stood up and prepared to leave. At the same time, he said: "Mr. Zhang Guan, I will stay in China and wait for your reply. If you have other special requirements, you may also wish to put them forward. We Intercontinental The hotel group and the Las Vegas gambling collection team will definitely try their best to help you.”
After seeing off Harrington, Zhang Guan couldn't wait to call boxing champion Lewis. The appearance fee of 300 million US dollars can be earned in just one boxing match. In addition, there is also a large bonus. It is such an easy way to make money. How could Zhang Guan let go of this opportunity!
"It should still be early morning in the UK now. Forget it, wait a little longer. Wait until it gets dawn over in the UK before calling Lewis." Zhang Guangang was about to put away his phone, but the phone vibrated on its own.
"Director Ma called?" Zhang Guan answered immediately.
"Director Ma, I'm Zhang Guan! Long time no see. How are you doing recently?" Zhang Guan asked with a smile.
"There's trouble, big trouble!" Director Ma got straight to the point. He continued, "If you have time, come to my place now!"
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Zhang Guan came to the field management center and met Director Ma, only to find that Director Ma looked solemn.
"What happened?" Zhang Guan asked.
"A very unfavorable news, both for you and for us, is about the London Olympics." Director Ma continued: "News just came from the IAAF headquarters in Monaco that they have registered for the London Olympics. Eligibility has been modified.”
"It's raising the standard! I've heard this for a long time. But no matter how high he raises it, it has nothing to do with me. The world record belongs to me. If I don't meet the standard, then no one in the world can. Yes." Zhang Guan said.
The participation standards for Olympic track and field events will be improved every two years. The 2008 Olympic Games will follow the participation standards of the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the participation standards in 2012 will be improved on the original basis. This matter has been going on for a long time. There had been news a long time ago.
Taking the men's 100-meter event as an example, the A standard in the 2008 Olympics was 10.21 seconds, and the B standard was 10.28 seconds. In the 2012 London Olympics, the A standard was raised to 10.18 seconds, the B standard was raised to 10.24 seconds, and the A standard was raised by 0.03 seconds. The B mark has increased by 0.04 seconds.
Although it is only an improvement of 0.03 seconds and 0.04 seconds, at the level of Olympic athletes, every 0.01 second improvement is very difficult. For every 0.01 second, athletes may have to put in several months or even a year of hard work.
Therefore, the improvement of the participation standards for the 2012 London Olympics will inevitably cause many athletes to lose their qualifications to participate in the Olympics. Those athletes who have just reached the Olympic B standard will definitely not be among the best in the world in terms of physical talent. Perhaps for them, the original Olympic B standard of 10.28 seconds was already their ultimate level, but now that it has increased to 10.24 seconds, they may not be able to do it for the rest of their lives. This result cannot be achieved.
However, this increase in standards has no substantial impact on the world's top level athletes. Bolt, Powell, Gatlin, etc., they can easily run within 10 seconds, whether it is 10.24 seconds or 10.28 seconds, in their eyes they are all slow.
Of course, the 100-meter sprint is only one event in track and field competitions. For other events such as middle-distance running, hurdles, jumping events, throwing events, etc., the participation standards have been improved to varying degrees, and a large number of athletes will be attracted.
Zhang Guan is definitely the person in the world who is least worried about the improvement of Olympic participation standards. The world record holders in the events that Zhang Guan participates in are Zhang Guan himself. If even Zhang Guan cannot meet the standards, there will be no one in the world. If people can meet the standards, then the project will be canceled directly.
Moreover, Zhang Guan has no domestic competitors.
For example, Bolt, Powell and others were born in a strong track and field country like Jamaica. If they want to enter the Olympics, it is not enough just to reach the Olympic A standard. They also have to compete in the fiercely competitive domestic trials. A tight siege is enough, and the situation of the American team players is not enough to make up for it. Just like table tennis, the domestic competition in China is much greater than the international competition.
Track and field is the weak point of the Chinese team. The vast majority of Chinese athletes are still working hard for an Olympic B standard. Zhang Guan does not need to face the fierce competition in domestic trials like Bolt. As long as Zhang Guan is willing to participate, no matter how many If everyone reaches the standard at the same time, there will definitely be a place for Zhang Guan.
After all, domestic players not only focus on strength, but also on politics.
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Zhang Guan thought that the disadvantage mentioned by Director Ma was the improvement of Olympic participation standards, but Director Ma shook his head.
"What's the point of raising the participation standards? The IAAF has taken a more ruthless step this time. They have restricted the participating events! An athlete can only participate in three track and field events at most." Director Ma said and looked at Zhang Guan , then said: "This is for you! I have already inquired about it, it was Sebastian who did it."
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