It's a simple question, Manny has the power to choose not to fight Margarito, a man who was caught red handed trying to committ one of the worst acts you could do in boxing, load your gloves.
For me I lose respect for a man who is undeniably an ATG because unlike most fighters he can say no he is just choosing to look the other way.
A boxer must be active to stay on top of his game, so if there is no Pacquiao vs Mayweather "and i dont care why it wont happened" Pacquiao must find another man to fight. That is my opinion...
It's a simple question, Manny has the power to choose not to fight Margarito, a man who was caught red handed trying to committ one of the worst acts you could do in boxing, load your gloves.
For me I lose respect for a man who is undeniably an ATG because unlike most fighters he can say no he is just choosing to look the other way.
What should he do , wait another year for a certain other boxer to make up his mind? Manny is a fighter, and by Nov 13th he will be at his longest inactive streak of his career. Paq vs Marg will be a good money fight, especially if fought in Mexico, and a good action fight. At least maybe Marg will get knocked out again.
Just for the record I don't necessarily think He should be matched with Cotto either. I think it would be a better fight this time around but there are other opponents out there. This is about boxing standing up against Margarito and Arum for trying to reward this cheating slimebag.
I'll still respect Manny, but i WILL definitely lose some respect for the above reason. 1st, margo needs to get his licence back, (no sneaking around the csac to get fights), then start at the bottom and work his way up.
More extra punishments you see what i'm talking about here? Why is this board so dumbed down on this subject?
I don't consider it "more, or extra punishments", I originally thought the same when i read the links re; margo's loaded gloves and the revocation of his license. I would think the same for any fighter that did this.
I seriously do not think a fighter should be rewarded with a huge payday with the worlds p4p best after what he tried to do, which he would have done if he didn't get caught, which, to me, is just as bad.
I also don't think this board is "dumbed down" as you say, but i do see some serious denial going on here. And before you throw my Cotto sig into this...don't.
I know there is no proof he used it against him, but it is my rightful opinion to think that he did, especially in the light that he actually got caught trying to use it against another fighter, i see this as throwing his entire career into question.
if the fight between floyd vs pac doesnt happen, margarito is a very good alternative opponent.
but like i said, money man vs pac man is the THE FIGHT every1 wants to see, even ufc fanboys.
There are other fighters out there. Why would anyone be happy to see it be Margarito or Cotto again?
What other fights? I personally like Cotto rematch at 154.
Would like to see Margarito get his license back and know he did his time first but I don't understand how anyone could blame Pacquiao for fighting him, Manny's at least going after the other guy that chased Mayweather out of boxing.
I'll still respect Manny, but i WILL definitely lose some respect for the above reason. 1st, margo needs to get his licence back, (no sneaking around the csac to get fights), then start at the bottom and work his way up.
More extra punishments you see what i'm talking about here? Why is this board so dumbed down on this subject?
No.
He loses at least 1 fan.
Margacheato doesn't deserve a fight of this caliber.
I'll still respect Manny, but i WILL definitely lose some respect for the above reason. 1st, margo needs to get his licence back, (no sneaking around the csac to get fights), then start at the bottom and work his way up.
your post is too stupid to reply to, I am a boxing fan I care when guys load there hands then are allowed to keep fighting.
Apparently you are too stupid to comprahend what I wrote. I didn't say i didn't care about boxers cheating. What I said is that people seem obsessive about this whole thing. He was found guilty he was handed a sentence and he's serving it. Since when do we just hand out extra punishment because we feel like it.
Seriously this board has an obsessive compulsive disorder with Antonio Margarito.
this poll is not about haters more of a referendum against enabling one of the worst offenses in boxing. Do you understand? I respect Manny's accomplishments, you cannot take that away, Im simply saying Margarito is a cheater doesnt Manny have an opinion on that and isnt he in a position of leverage with other options? Arum is even more compromised on this issue what a snake.
he's not enableing anything when the fight itself will be a legally sanctioned fight. It's not like they are having an unlicensed boxing match.
Who gives a fuk? Why are you concerning yourself with another mans livelyhood for christ sake. Seriously Margarito has already been punished for his crime. So why are you fuking numbskulls so obsessed with the guy and exacting some kind of misguided revenge.
Seriously some of you guys are so obsessed with adding extra punishment to this guy sentence that it screams gay man love in my opinion.
your post is too stupid to reply to, I am a boxing fan I care when guys load there hands then are allowed to keep fighting.
I didnt see your post holmes and no I did not hate Margarito, I thought he was one tough SOB with very heavy hands who fought everyone.
Ok so why are you concerning yourself with his livelyhood?
Was he caught? Yes!
Was he punished and will he forever be disgraced? Yes!
So why the extra punishment and why are you obsessed over this?
None of this will ever have any effect on your own life so again why concern yourself when justice has already been served.
He didn't exactly get off scott free you know.
Thanks for just outright ignoring my post Freedom.
Let me guess you hated Margarito even before he got caught with the wraps?
I didnt see your post holmes and no I did not hate Margarito, I thought he was one tough SOB with very heavy hands who fought everyone.
For those who voted "yes I will lose respect for Manny!". I'm just wondering when did you respect Manny? I think you guys hate him a lot and I think you don't even respect him since before.
You guys are the same guys who are accusing him of using PEDS am I right? hmmm.. just wondering if you ever respect Manny before.
this poll is not about haters more of a referendum against enabling one of the worst offenses in boxing. Do you understand? I respect Manny's accomplishments, you cannot take that away, Im simply saying Margarito is a cheater doesnt Manny have an opinion on that and isnt he in a position of leverage with other options? Arum is even more compromised on this issue what a snake.