I'm analyzing Margarito's statements during his suspension for a school project, and I can't really figure out what he was trying to say with this quote:
"I didn't know what was on my hands," Margarito said. "I never had to deal with any of these things before, and now you're telling me I have to deal with it every time?"
I obviously get the first part, but the never had to deal before and now I have to every time doesn't make sense to me.
If anyone wants to posit a guess, I'd be greatly appreciative.
The interpreter is just putting in his two cents. Margarito does not say what the interpreter says. This is why I hate most interpreters because a lot of times they say what they want to say and not what the fighters say.
How do and y do people still talk about this guy?? I dont know I am all about people deserving second chances for mistakes that they may have made in life, and I love the good redemption story, but this guys could have killed someone with the way that he cheated himself, his opponent and more importantly this sport which we all cherish and love so much. To me this guy does not deserve anything at all, not another fight, he shouldn't even be allowed to step foot in a gym anywhere period. As far as I'm concerned Antonio Margarito dissapeared the night they found plaster like substance in his gloves and I will no longer watch, nor follow a fight that he is in. And if God works in mysterious ways, then he will never fight again after this injury, the commish dropped the ball as far as I am concerned by allowing this guy to get his license reinstated after this whole ordeal went down, one year was not sufficient enough if you ask me
You're talking nonsense. They did NOT find a "plaster-like" substance in his gloves. They found traces (they didn't say how heavily-just 'traces") of 2, (TWO ) ot THE substances which are found in Plaster of Paris. They added that they are ALSO found in MANY other products, such as COSMETICS. The pads were slightly stiffened, as if from sweat.
He was punished NOT because he knew what had happened, but because they deemed that he SHOULD have known. As the trainer, who took ALL the blame on himself, said, Margarito never bothers to look at the bandaging.
And THIS is what argarito meant- that although over the many thousands oof times his hands were bandages, he'd never bothered, or long ago stopped looking, and NOW, he'd have to watch everything carefully, changing a long-time habit of non attention on a mundane matter.
Also the commission reported that there was NO proof that Margarito actually KNEW that the pads were previously used, but that he should have known.
THAT's why they gave him the 1 year suspension, instead of banning him for life. They deemed that he was not aware.
You should have paid attention to the multitude of reports on this event.
Marg is saying that he wants the issue of the handwraps to go away, he doesnt want to be remembered as " that guy" and have that stigma taint his career and legacy.
Interesting. Good luck on that. I take it you're into your Master's stage?
Thanks man. Yeah, I'll be going into my second year of masters school. Thank god I found this area of study... nothing (at least nothing that people give a **** enough about to pay for) has ever interested me as much as analyzing effectiveness of deployment of language when used in self-defense. Plus, I could probably make a career out of looking specifically at sports cases, since it is quite different from corporate self-defense, and it doesn't seem like there are nearly as many people who analyze individuals in the entertainment industry.
I know where the AV was from. I like Fox Mcloud. :)
I was semi mocking you just like you were mocking Margarito fans. :biggthump
I really wasn't mocking Margarito fans. True story, I'm doing my thesis on this Margarito hand wrap scandal case... it's analyzing the effectiveness of crisis communication efforts.
I know. Starfox 64 was the end of something good. :(
It's unclear to me whether you are mocking me or not, but I will just answer like you aren't, since it will bump my thread.
Star Fox 64 was an awesome game, but... my god it's short. Between Thursday and Friday alone, I ran through the game 6 times and got all medals on both regular and expert. If you can 100% complete a game in 6 playthroughs that spans 4 hours... max(?), the game is just too short.
But, be that as it may, my avatar is actually not from any Star Fox game. It's actually from Super Smash Bros. Melee on the Gamecube.
Thanks a bunch man, I'll try to find the video and if I don't get it figured out before too long, I'll hit you up.
Lol, as stated in the first post, I'm doing it for a school project. Better to do it about something boxing related than not, and I thought this was the best topic for the scope of the assignment.
I just mean in general not targeted towards you in any way shape or form.
I don't know. Maybe he was saying as if the public is saying that he's had it for his entire career (the plaster), hence the "deal with it every time."
Or second, he could be referring to the scrutiny that has fallen upon him. He's never had any controversy and, despite declaring his innocence, he's complaining that he has to deal with controversy and the shadow of crime in light of this affair.
My two cents. If you have a video, I can translate what Margarito said more accurately. I'd be happy to help! :boxing:
Thanks a bunch man, I'll try to find the video and if I don't get it figured out before too long, I'll hit you up.
EDIT: The segment starts at 4:10
How do and y do people still talk about this guy?? I dont know I am all about people deserving second chances for mistakes that they may have made in life, and I love the good redemption story, but this guys could have killed someone with the way that he cheated himself, his opponent and more importantly this sport which we all cherish and love so much. To me this guy does not deserve anything at all, not another fight, he shouldn't even be allowed to step foot in a gym anywhere period. As far as I'm concerned Antonio Margarito dissapeared the night they found plaster like substance in his gloves and I will no longer watch, nor follow a fight that he is in. And if God works in mysterious ways, then he will never fight again after this injury, the commish dropped the ball as far as I am concerned by allowing this guy to get his license reinstated after this whole ordeal went down, one year was not sufficient enough if you ask me
Lol, as stated in the first post, I'm doing it for a school project. Better to do it about something boxing related than not, and I thought this was the best topic for the scope of the assignment.
How do and y do people still talk about this guy?? I dont know I am all about people deserving second chances for mistakes that they may have made in life, and I love the good redemption story, but this guys could have killed someone with the way that he cheated himself, his opponent and more importantly this sport which we all cherish and love so much. To me this guy does not deserve anything at all, not another fight, he shouldn't even be allowed to step foot in a gym anywhere period. As far as I'm concerned Antonio Margarito dissapeared the night they found plaster like substance in his gloves and I will no longer watch, nor follow a fight that he is in. And if God works in mysterious ways, then he will never fight again after this injury, the commish dropped the ball as far as I am concerned by allowing this guy to get his license reinstated after this whole ordeal went down, one year was not sufficient enough if you ask me
I don't know. Maybe he was saying as if the public is saying that he's had it for his entire career (the plaster), hence the "deal with it every time."
Or second, he could be referring to the scrutiny that has fallen upon him. He's never had any controversy and, despite declaring his innocence, he's complaining that he has to deal with controversy and the shadow of crime in light of this affair.
My two cents. If you have a video, I can translate what Margarito said more accurately. I'd be happy to help! :boxing: