Comments Thread For: Charlo Rips Castano, Not Convinced Biceps Injury is Legitimate Based on Training Videos

[SteveM]

Wanting to shut up and fight and not being able to is the exact reason why he’s upset.

Just no. Being angry is his default emotion.

[SteveM]

I was going to say what is the point? Castano is not some cash cow who can afford to mess up fights vs bigger names than him. Why would he fake an injury and slow down his own career.

But then Charlo made a good point, in that he thinks Castano is struggling to make weight. Which, let’s face it, latino boxers are notorious for missing weight. And I am latino, but it’s the truth. And some miss weight by a lot, and not even try to shed it anymore because trying to get down to the scheduled weight would weight-drain them. So what is your choice, be weight drained and lose the big fight? Or come in at a more comfortable weight, pay a penalty, not fight for the title, but you win?

So many fights in the past decade had dudes missing weight basically on purpose. Look at Lomachenko, the guy fought a literal welterweight in Salido. And Lomachenko still could have gotten the nod.

Look at Andres Gutierrez in 2019, missing weight by 11lbs.

It’s ridiculous.

However, this is a damn if you, damn you don’t situation for Castano IF Charlo’s accusations are correct. Because if you miss weight, people will say “If you were struggling so bad why not speak up and say it or fake injury to buy more time?” Or, if pushes back the fight in order to come in at the agreed upon weight, he looks bad because he pushed the fight.

So, personally, I rather Charlo vs Castano be a fight where they both make weight and there is no pre-fight controversy about how Castano shouldn’t get credit for a Win because he missed weight.

So you're going along with Charlo's accusation. How about that Castano has an injury and was able to prove it to Tsyzu's team to their satisfaction?

[Dean_Razorback]

So you're going along with Charlo's accusation. How about that Castano has an injury and was able to prove it to Tsyzu's team to their satisfaction?

basically this, brian proved his injury was legit. end of the story.

[fantasy5021]

Blah Blah Blah Blah .. that's all i hear from this guy. He can't even speak clearly. He's all over the board. Regardless, he lost the first fight. But i do think he will win this one via KO

[KTFOKING]

Every fight always questions the injury to his opponent but the fight is set for May 14 so it is what it is at this point. I have no reason to believe Castano was faking the injury, especially when it came out that he got hurt sparring Guasha. If it is not true, then Guasha can come out and say it but he has not.

Almost two months away!

[macmike100]

I guess Charlo would rather fight a one armed fighter. He's made such a fuss about it. Looking forward to the fight. We would want them both to be in top shape.

[Tomsmacker]

The Charlo boys don't have much interest in being the young lions that they claim to be. Oh they mad and all that but they aren't interested in fighting the best. Paper tigers is more like it.

[-Kev-]

So you're going along with Charlo's accusation. How about that Castano has an injury and was able to prove it to Tsyzu's team to their satisfaction?

Is English your only language or second/third/fourth language?

The answer to your question is, no. What I am saying is, “IF” it’s true that Castano is struggling with making weight: I DON’T CARE. I rather him push the fight back and make weight so that if he beats Charlo, there are no complaints about “cheating on the scales”. AND, that regardless if Castano is injured or struggling to make weight, some will complain no matter what.

But you read what you want. And if that’s how you understood it, all I can say is I am very sorry for your reading comprehension. English is my second language and I am absolutely baffled at the lack of comprehension from those whose native language is English, particularly on this forum. If it is not, disregard and keep learning.

[SteveM]

Is English your only language or second/third/fourth language?

The answer to your question is, no. What I am saying is, “IF” it's true that Castano is struggling with making weight: I DON'T CARE. I rather him push the fight back and make weight so that if he beats Charlo, there are no complaints about “cheating on the scales”. AND, that regardless if Castano is injured or struggling to make weight, some will complain no matter what.

But you read what you want. And if that's how you understood it, all I can say is I am very sorry for your reading comprehension. English is my second language and I am absolutely baffled at the lack of comprehension from those whose native language is English, particularly on this forum. If it is not, disregard and keep learning.

You cared enough to write 6 paragraphs

You did say "if "- but you also stated that Charlo made a good point and then wrote 6 paragraphs discussing whether Castano might be overweight .

You concluded by writing "personally, I rather Charlo vs Castano be a fight where they both make weight and there is no pre-fight controversy about how Castano shouldn’t get credit for a Win because he missed weight." ................. well who is saying that Castano needs more time to make weight? Only Charlo - and you are lending creedence to that accusation by saying that you "personally" would rather they both make weight - who is concerned about Castano not making weight at this point? YOU and CHARLO.


I'm a native speaker amigo so I can your English is pretty good but tell us - what should we infer from your musings?

[ChristianKing]

This sounds a lot like Castano is likely struggling to make the weight. Based on how well he did in the first fight this means it's time to take the weight loss drug route and Catano needs time to clean this situation up. Charlo can't prove it or come out and say it plainly, but it feels a lot like that might be the issue here.

Thus, the ranting and raving.