Phil Miller vs. Baroni

Pgrappler · 12-13-2002, 03:11 PM

Official Response to U. F. C. allegations that Phil will not fight Baroni

From Phil Miller Camp:

To whom it may concern,

Today on 12-11-02 the U.F.C has made claim that Phil Miller declined to fight Phil Baroni, this is only partially true. What they decline to mention is that under Phil's contract with them his first three fights would not put him in a bout where his opponent's fight purse would exceed his by double (which means he only asks for half of what his opponent would get for the same fight). In the case of his fight with Phil Baroni the U.F.C refused to meet their contractual agreement by assuring us that Baroni would not make double Miller's fight purse. When we offered to take the fight outside of the contract agreement if they would at least increase the fight purse, they became furious, and refused to make this fight happen. If the U.F.C would have only honored their commitments in writing as they expect their fighters to do, this would not be an issue. When we countered their offer with Menne or Miletich they declined.
Phil would like his fans to know he has honored his side of the contract that he signed, but will not give into the bulling tactics (like their recent press releases) to make him take a fight that is not in the guidelines of his contract. Phil will continue to fight the best in the world, which at this time we are not convinced are even with the U.F.C. After listening to Tito after the Shamrock fight express his feeling on their disloyalty, we're starting to get a better understanding of the real picture. Phil is not one to air his personal business in public, but this is the forum that they are choosing.

Thank you,
Camp of Phillip Miller

Szczepankiewicz · 12-13-2002, 03:22 PM

Meaning no disrespect, but we've been fooled before. Is there any way that Tim or Goddess or Terry can verify that this is truly from the Phil Miller Camp?

This seems legitimate to me, however, I am very gullable.

Regards,

Szczepankiewicz the Wary

P.S. If this proves to be a valid missive, then thanks for providing the Miller side of the story.

Szczepankiewicz · 12-13-2002, 06:47 PM

This is posted verbatum on Sherdog.com.

I guess it's legit?

Spanky

Szczepankiewicz · 12-18-2002, 04:25 PM

And the UFC has replied, on Sherdog.com as well.

12-13-2002, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pgrappler Novice Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hesperia,CA Posts: 1	Phil Miller vs. Baroni Official Response to U. F. C. allegations that Phil will not fight Baroni From Phil Miller Camp: To whom it may concern, Today on 12-11-02 the U.F.C has made claim that Phil Miller declined to fight Phil Baroni, this is only partially true. What they decline to mention is that under Phil's contract with them his first three fights would not put him in a bout where his opponent's fight purse would exceed his by double (which means he only asks for half of what his opponent would get for the same fight). In the case of his fight with Phil Baroni the U.F.C refused to meet their contractual agreement by assuring us that Baroni would not make double Miller's fight purse. When we offered to take the fight outside of the contract agreement if they would at least increase the fight purse, they became furious, and refused to make this fight happen. If the U.F.C would have only honored their commitments in writing as they expect their fighters to do, this would not be an issue. When we countered their offer with Menne or Miletich they declined. Phil would like his fans to know he has honored his side of the contract that he signed, but will not give into the bulling tactics (like their recent press releases) to make him take a fight that is not in the guidelines of his contract. Phil will continue to fight the best in the world, which at this time we are not convinced are even with the U.F.C. After listening to Tito after the Shamrock fight express his feeling on their disloyalty, we're starting to get a better understanding of the real picture. Phil is not one to air his personal business in public, but this is the forum that they are choosing. Thank you, Camp of Phillip Miller

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12-13-2002, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109	Meaning no disrespect, but we've been fooled before. Is there any way that Tim or Goddess or Terry can verify that this is truly from the Phil Miller Camp? This seems legitimate to me, however, I am very gullable. Regards, Szczepankiewicz the Wary P.S. If this proves to be a valid missive, then thanks for providing the Miller side of the story.

12-13-2002, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109	This is posted verbatum on Sherdog.com. I guess it's legit? Spanky

12-18-2002, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109	And the UFC has replied, on Sherdog.com as well.

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