Do you forgive Luis Resto? Poll!

[DrewWoodside]

In light of the HBO's documentary "Assault in the Ring.." Does anyone still think Louis Resto deserves to suffer for his acts against Billy Collins? I realize posters on NSB have no business forgiving Resto, however I'm essentially asking if you think he should be at peace with himself regarding his crimes against Billy Collins. I know, no amount of remorse or suffering will undo what happened that night but I think at some point Resto should be permitted to move forward with his life. Poll to follow, Please discuss.

[DrewWoodside]

In light of the HBO's documentary "Assault in the Ring.." Does anyone still think Luis Resto deserves to suffer for his acts against Billy Collins? I realize posters on NSB have no business forgiving Resto, however I'm essentially asking if you think he should be at peace with himself regarding his crimes against Billy Collins. I know, no amount of remorse or suffering will undo what happened that night but I think at some point Resto should be permitted to move forward with his life. Poll to follow, Please discuss.

Keep in mind, Panama Lewis has a bunch of friends walking around treating Panama as though he was some sort of victim to this situation. Just seeing Panama's interactions with Louis shows who really was more the villain in this situation.

[street bully]

Louis is ******er than Lewis. He is a complete moron, and deserves to be taking the bus as a 52 year old.

[DrewWoodside]

Louis is ******er than Lewis. He is a complete moron, and deserves to be taking the bus as a 52 year old.

Looks like we made very opposite threads at exactly the same time. Louis looks to be dumb as nails, but he also appears to have a conscious. I don't think someone should be punished for being ignorant.

[JakeNDaBox]

Looks like we made very opposite threads at exactly the same time. Louis looks to be dumb as nails, but he also appears to have a conscious. I don't think someone should be punished for being ignorant.

He has more of a conscience than Panama Lewis, yes.

But you also have to ask (as Lyle Fitzsimmons did in his terrific piece last week), what happens if they never get caught?

I guess we can argue that Luis should be "forgiven" on the strength that he'll never forget what happened. He paid for his crime and deserves the hand that life has since dealt him. So no, I don't wish further ill will towards the man. But I don't pity what he's been through, either.

[Talisayen]

It took him more than 20 years to admit his guilt and it's only proper for him to endure the consequences of his cowardly act. He knows from the start what was going on prior to the fight with Collins and agreed to go with it.

[Bhopreign]

What I dont get is Resto vaguely seems like he didnt know something was wrong with his gloves when its seems he did. When Collin's father asked to take it off he drew his hand back and called Panama over, he knew what was up.

[DrewWoodside]

It took him more than 20 years to admit his guilt and it's only proper for him to endure the consequences of his cowardly act. He knows from the start what was going on prior to the fight with Collins and agreed to go with it.

I think the gray area in this situation is although he was conscious that something wasn't right with his hands I don't believe he was aware the effect it would take in the ring. Now, someone would have every right to say he shouldn't have entered the ring with an edge that he didn't fully understand. However, I think it's clear this man is a borderline simpleton. I think it's a really mixed up situation and I believe a man like Margarito is far more aware of what he's doing than a guy like Resto. Also, I would be more inclined to liken Margarito to Lewis than to Resto as regards remorse. But that's just IMO.

[DrewWoodside]

It took him more than 20 years to admit his guilt and it's only proper for him to endure the consequences of his cowardly act. He knows from the start what was going on prior to the fight with Collins and agreed to go with it.

Flaps, i'm loving my signature btw, thanks again! I normally keep all images off when I'm at work but I'm keeping it up right now just to see the Viciousness.

[Bhopreign]

He's not ******, english isnt his first language so of course he doesnt come across as overly bright. He knew what was going on before the fight.