Mosley's challenge to Pacquiao betraying boxing's promotional flaws
Other Modus Operandi on Agency and Representation
In the NFL, an agent can represent multiple players and approach multiple NFL teams in attempts to secure the best contract and playing options for each client, based on that client's criteria or instructions for the agent. The NFL Player's Association and the league office requires prospective agents to first pass a certification test to ensure that qualified agents are knowledgeable and capable in a multi-million dollar business and also a line of work that can pose serious health risks.
Thus, "Bob the Agent" might represent "John the Kicker" and "Jim the Wide Receiver," where John wants the most money, but Jim wants to go to a playoff team. Because the NFL has 32 teams (and will likely expand to incorporate other cities into the fold), these players (and others that "Bob the Agent" represents) - if they meet performance standards - should have multiple options, and these options should not conflict with those of the other players that "Bob the Agent" represents.
Crisp, clean, typically no conflict of interest in this regard.
But, oh . . . not boxing.
In boxing, the big time promoters (i.e., Golden Boy Promotions, Top Rank, etc.) are the most visible and the most positioned within the close-circle industry. Either you're inside, or you're outside.
Commanding the high fees as premium for the uncommon access, these promoters will represent many of the popular fighters, and typically from each weight division.
Systemic Promotional Flaw
Therein lies boxing's systemic promotional flaw, as multiple fighters from each weight division are represented by a single promotional agent. Make no mistake about it - the boxer is the client. The promoter is the representative or the agent. The boxer is (technically) the boss.
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