Was anybody else bothered about this? (About Corrales)

[ßringer]

In the rebroadcast of "De La Hoya/Mayweather" both Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant spent a half an hour talking about all possible angles of the fight, both before and after the replay. In the 90 minutes they were on air neither Lampley nor Merchant even mentioned the passing of Diego Corrales. Now I understand that De La Hoya/Mayweather was their "flagship fight" and they wanted to take as much time possible to talk about it.

However to me it just seems sad that they didn't even acknowledge Corrales' untimely passing. I realize Corrales was a "Showtime fighter" but it just really irked me that they couldn't take a few moments out of their time to talk about, or even mention Chico. Corrales was a guy who was just plain good for the sport, regardless of what network he was fighting for. He was a guy who always gave everything he had and never disappointed his fans.

He contributed so much to the sport and HBO couldn't even take a moment away from talking about their "mega fight" (which by the way was saddly uneventful) to honor a guy who gave everything to the sport they supposedly love. I'll take any of Corrales' career fights over the boring **** they charged $55 for anyday.

On a side note, both Wednesday Night Fights and Friday Night Fights had fitting tributes to Chico.

[squealpiggy]

Wasn't it just a repeat of the original broadcast? In which case they really wouldn't have mentioned Corrales passing as he was still alive at the time.

[Sin City]

In the rebroadcast of "De La Hoya/Mayweather" both Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant spent a half an hour talking about all possible angles of the fight, both before and after the replay. In the 90 minutes they were on air neither Lampley nor Merchant even mentioned the passing of Diego Corrales. Now I understand that De La Hoya/Mayweather was their "flagship fight" and they wanted to take as much time possible to talk about it.

However to me it just seems sad that they didn't even acknowledge Corrales' untimely passing. I realize Corrales was a "Showtime fighter" but it just really irked me that they couldn't take a few moments out of their time to talk about, or even mention Chico. Corrales was a guy who was just plain good for the sport, regardless of what network he was fighting for. He was a guy who always gave everything he had and never disappointed his fans.

He contributed so much to the sport and HBO couldn't even take a moment away from talking about their "mega fight" (which by the way was saddly uneventful) to honor a guy who gave everything to the sport they supposedly love. I'll take any of Corrales' career fights over the boring **** they charged $55 for anyday.

On a side note, both Wednesday Night Fights and Friday Night Fights had fitting tributes to Chico.

and just where the hell have you been boy?? this is sin city kid, vick, sincity doomsta etc by the way.. why all the name changes.. I dunno? lol

[ßringer]

Wasn't it just a repeat of the original broadcast? In which case they really wouldn't have mentioned Corrales passing as he was still alive at the time.

No. Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, and Floyd Mayweather were all sitting down together in a studio last night in New York. They were joined by Oscar De La Hoya via satellite. It was taped last night.

[ßringer]

and just where the hell have you been boy?? this is sin city kid, vick, sincity doomsta etc by the way.. why all the name changes.. I dunno? lol

Yeah, I knew who you were. Been keeping a close eye on the name changes brother, lol. I been around, here, there, everywhere. Just working my ass off trying to make some of those greenbacks, lol. What about you bro? How's your crazy ass doing these days?

[Sin City]

Yeah, I knew who you were. Been keeping a close eye on the name changes brother, lol. I been around, here, there, everywhere. Just working my ass off trying to make some of those greenbacks, lol. What about you bro? How's your crazy ass doing these days?

Pretty good.. working now that I'm out of school for the summer trying to get some money too and partying it up during the weekends. Love the Avy man.. ****s too funny!

[ßringer]

Pretty good.. working now that I'm out of school for the summer trying to get some money too and partying it up during the weekends. Love the Avy man.. ****s too funny!

I figured it was time to skewer Omega with my vicious hatred as well. Although I did Iron Hick's out of clear admiration I must admit. Anybody who is missing that many chromosomes and still manages to be captivating is an icon.

[Sin City]

I figured it was time to skewer Omega with my vicious hatred as well. Although I did Iron Hick's out of clear admiration I must admit. Anybody who is missing that many chromosomes and still manages to be captivating is an icon.

LMAO! true..

[Sin City]

No. Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, and Floyd Mayweather were all sitting down together in a studio last night in New York. They were joined by Oscar De La Hoya via satellite. It was taped last night.

That's pretty ****ed.. Maybe HBO didn't let them do it. Just because he was a Showtime fighter though thats some bull****!

[ßringer]

LMAO! true..

I tend to get nostalgic thinking of Iron Hick picking his nose, sniffling and picking his armpits. It's been too long since I saw a "boxing4real" video. Are they even making new ones anymore?


Back to the topic. I just thought that if ESPN could honor Chico with video memorials and the honorable 10 bell ring, HBO could've at least thrown together a video tribute. Perhaps talked to Floyd about what it was like seeing Chico's heart surface in the ring.