Why the Corrales family benefits?

[neils7147933]

I started watching boxing a few years ago - the first time I remember Corrales was in the first Casamayor fight. That was on a Showtime PPV, I believe - undercard of Toney vs. Holyfield.

Every fight Corrales was in after that was on Showtime or Showtime PPV. Showtime released a DVD of his fight with Freitas. Castillo must pay a judgment somewhere in the 7-figure neighborhood to Corrales (now his estate) There can be book deals, movie deals, likeness endorsements, merchandise with his name sold if a deal is made with a businessman who thinks Chico boxing gear etc. would sell, etc. etc. etc.

And then on the Dawson & Tarver card Showtime has a number on the screen where you can give money to Mrs. Corrales? I read about a benefit on ********* for the family as well.

This is a lot of money - and potential money - earned by Chico in his life. The family doesn't need a benefit - they need a financial adviser. His widow shouldn't have to work and his kids should be able to live well and go to college off of the money he has earned and future earning potential. And if they're in debt now because of poor spending - that can be remedied as well, fresh start through bankruptcy whatever.

I just can't believe a family living with a celebrity - and living like celebrities - at this point are asking for money from strangers, many of them working-class ...

[Mech.]

There was a long Jin Mosley rant posted, about how shaw screwed corrales over on the financial end, and how they went to the mosleys for financial advice, but supposedly that wasnt till around the clottey fight I think.

[Derranged_]

This is essentially a 'fundraiser' to pay for Diego's surviving family's living expenses. WTF, I know women who are in similiar circumstances(single mothers), but were not privy to to the Corrales' wealthy lifestyle and are not asking, nor would they receive any charity dollars because of their situation.

Why should boxing fans, and anyone else for that matter, be asked to subsidize someone's lavish lifestyle just because their family member(s) where famous(and rich)? I'm sorry that Mrs. Corrales lost her husband and sole breadwinner, but there are many who are in similiar and worse situations who would not be able to have 'fundraisers' because of their plight.

[Left2body]

The Corrales family is not as well left as many have thought. Like said earlier Corrales borrowed money from Mosley and his Wife in order to pay regular bills i.e. Mortage.

Mosley's wife has an excellent interview in which she describes Corrales situation and his being exploited by Shaw.

Corrales gave me great momments in boxing and I always received more than my monies worth when seeing him compete. I wouldn't mind giving money to his estate as I see it as giving a tip for going above and beyond. I will like to think that his children will have a lifestyle which Corrales had worked hard to provide for them.

[Deeznuts]

Corrales gave us some big fights and memories so why not give back in memory of him...............with that said............I am disgusted on what they are trying to do to Castillo. Lawsuits and **** because of the weight issue. Castillo paid his dues and he is in a very tough financial situation. As many of you know he had to borrow money from his promotor just to pay fines. And when Corrale's wife kissed Hatton that was the most fkn disrespectful thing I saw. It was almost like she was thanking Hatton for beating Castillo.

[Jim_Davis]

Its ****ing depressing when boxers are broke before they've retired.

[Left2body]

Corrales gave us some big fights and memories so why not give back in memory of him...............with that said............I am disgusted on what they are trying to do to Castillo. Lawsuits and **** because of the weight issue. Castillo paid his dues and he is in a very tough financial situation. As many of you know he had to borrow money from his promotor just to pay fines. And when Corrale's wife kissed Hatton that was the most fkn disrespectful thing I saw. It was almost like she was thanking Hatton for beating Castillo.

3rd fight Castillo comes in at 139.5lbs (that is what guys weight-in as jrWW). Corrales doesn't want to fight a jrWW, I can't blame him. However Corrales has expenses i.e. Sparring partners, gym fee's, mortage etc.... Corrales lost money as a Direct result of Castillo not making weight. He should get back the money he would've otherwise received.

[-Antonio-]

I imagine his lifestyle had something to do with him being bankrupt as well. Its true though they should try to make a book, a movie, etc.

[neils7147933]

I imagine his lifestyle had something to do with him being bankrupt as well. Its true though they should try to make a book, a movie, etc.

or a video game or a line of clothing, boxing equipment with his name on it, something...

You or I wouldn't have these types of options of ways to earn a large some of money, and then in turn be able to invest that money and get paid on top of that...

[Chups]

Its ****ing depressing when boxers are broke before they've retired.

That would be more than 95 percent of all boxers.