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Mr. Ryan

07-19-2006, 06:03 AM

Boxing is a sport with a system unlike any other. In boxing, one can win and still lose, and lose but still win. Arturo Gatti personifies this law. Over the last decade, Gatti has thrilled the fans with his heart and fists, and usually his blood as well. Victorious or not, he has retained his fans not by wins or losses, but by the way he fought. As a result, his marketability has afforded him certain priveleges that are reserved for those who can generate the big dollars. In the welterweight division, no one brings in the green like Arturo Gatti.

As a result of his fan appeal, Gatti has outhustled more deserving challengers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Antonio Margarito to a shot at the newly crowned World Welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir.

Carlos Manuel Baldomir, 42-9-6 (12 KO), won the welterweight championship when he upset heavy favorite Zab Judah at the beginning of this year. The Argentina native has become a Cinderella story with his improbable success. After making Judah wobble like a weeble and outhustling the champ, Baldomir was awarded the unanimous decision victory in a lofty perch in the welterweight division.

With success comes the opportunity for more success. Immediately after the fight, Baldomir became the most sought after opponent in the boxing world. After the Baldomir camp was unable to come to agreement with Mayweather, Gatti stepped in and took advantage of the circumstances he found himself in. As a marketable, yet beatable opponent, Gatti was a very

Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, 40-7 (31 KO), is unrivaled in his entertainment value. Dubbed "The Human Highlight Film" for his knack for the dramatic, Gatti's ability to win and lose in spectacular fashion have made him a special attraction in the boxing world.

A former junior lightweight and junior welterweight titlist, Gatti is seeking to gain his third title belt in as many weight classes. Should Gatti acquire the WBC title belt on Saturday night, Ring Magazine would recognize him as their champion for the first time in his career.

Baldomir is the kind of opponent who seemed tailor made for the old Gatti, but is he the wrong