In 1983 Luis Resto punished Billy Collins Jr. and won a 10 round decision. Collins was battered beyond recognition.
It was found out that trainer Panama Lewis had removed an oz. of padding and wrapped Resto's hands with plaster of paris. Collins suffered permanent damage to his vision and later comitted suicide.
Lewis got six years in prison. Resto three. Lewis is on permanent suspension from US boxing to this day.
If it gets proven that Margarito's wrappings were illegal he and his handlers should be looking at a longer sentence.
It was found out that trainer Panama Lewis had removed an oz. of padding and wrapped Resto's hands with plaster of paris. Collins suffered permanent damage to his vision and later comitted suicide.
Lewis got six years in prison. Resto three. Lewis is on permanent suspension from US boxing to this day.
If it gets proven that Margarito's wrappings were illegal he and his handlers should be looking at a longer sentence.
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