Both failed to make weight, Garcia by 2 and Broner by 3.5 pounds when he fought Escobedo
Also, I don't think Garcia attempted to use the 2 hours to drop the 2 pounds. I could be wrong, but I thought he said that during one of his talking segments.
If you think it's different, I'd love to hear the reason.
I'm sure the predominant reason was he was sick before the fight.
Then again, Broner could have been sick too and didn't want to say anything about it.
If a fighter is having trouble making weight they should move up to the next weight class rather than come in heavy on purpose and fight a smaller lighter guy that really does belong in that weight class. With a new weight class every 5 pounds or so there is a proper weight class for all fighters. If they are big for the weight but still make weight then I have no problem with that. They are playing within the rules.
Yeah I lump the two together. If a guy can't make the weight he should be given a tougher penalty. Mikey knew well before the way in how far out he would be. Simply being stripped of a title and being fined 100k isn't enough for the A side, Mikey earned enough that the fine won't make a huge dent. Mikey should be suspended. Might sound extreme but it cuts out any further ****.
Both of them outgrew the division, neither of them could make the weight and it was evident in how both of them looked at the weigh in, neither of them looked like they could shred the necessary pounds to make it. Broner acted immature about it but it's the same exact situation. I'll never understand the outcry, we're talking about two young fighters who are still growing.
True, they're both outgrowing their division. But they're champions in that division. I guess it's just me, but they're held to a higher standard than other boxers, or at least should be.
The fact they're outgrowing their division didn't just pop up when they were overweight either. I'm fairly sure that they know they're too big and they're just looking for that last fight they can do before they absolutely must move up.
I think in Garcia's case he could maybe make 126 again, but Broner probably will never make 130 again.
Also, Garcia outrcy isn't as bad as Broner
Both of them outgrew the division, neither of them could make the weight and it was evident in how both of them looked at the weigh in, neither of them looked like they could shred the necessary pounds to make it. Broner acted immature about it but it's the same exact situation. I'll never understand the outcry, we're talking about two young fighters who are still growing.
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its 100% disgusting and unsportsmanlike
Easy to say. I doubt you run 8miles a day trying to shed weight. The fact is you can't force your body to make a weight where it's not suited. Look at rios who looks dead almost all his fights. It's not healthy dude. If he couldn't make weight then give him a pass. If he does it again you have the right to criticize. Things happen
False hbo was questioning broner on something fans didnt know about him. He tweeted he liked twinkles. Broner couldn't make weight and to say its disgusting isn't fair, it's not easy losing weight especially these young guys whose bodies are growing. Broner walks around almost 155
:nonono:
its 100% disgusting and unsportsmanlike
Broner was tweeting pictures of twinkies and junk food, meanwhile Mikey was throwing on in front of HBO cameras.
That's pretty much the only difference but both were disgusting acts.
False hbo was questioning broner on something fans didnt know about him. He tweeted he liked twinkles. Broner couldn't make weight and to say its disgusting isn't fair, it's not easy losing weight especially these young guys whose bodies are growing. Broner walks around almost 155
Aw. Mickey throw up... boo hoo. Fug that poosie.
I was reminded of overweight Castillo vs Corrales 2. We all saw what happend to Chico in the rematch. Castillo tried pulling the same crap in a failed rubbermatch.
Broner was tweeting pictures of twinkies and junk food, meanwhile Mikey was throwing on in front of HBO cameras.
That's pretty much the only difference but both were disgusting acts.
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