Originally posted by brick wall
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You've seen my posts and know I don't think manny is notdirty just because floyd sr. said so. I always give him the benefit of the doubt. It's hard for me to accept the do what floyd says argument because floyd agreed to manny's (bob's) demands.
Manny is an ex kickboxer with a 3rd grade education from a foreign country. I understand why Bob was necessary in the 1st place to help groom his career. That said, he needs to see Bob for what he is, just like Floyd and ODH.
Manny doesn't need a promoter anymore. He needs good money managers! he needs advisers who tell him the truth. He doesn't need a guy promoting him who is having him give 7-10 different excuses as to why he wont take tests! You know why?
It doesn't hurt Bob if manny is a liar or a cheater. (Just like Margarito). Bob knows much of manny's fan base will follow him regardless. He can make fights between manny and other top rank guys and Bob will keep making money for Bob. Wont matter if Manny's name or legacy is tarnished.
Floyd and ODH, implementing their own business models, have significantly changed boxing. Belts, organizations, promoters have all been reduced in importance. I think this is good and I think Manny is so good he can create another line in this model.
Either way, I want Manny to speak for Manny. Its his life his career his image his legacy. He has to see Bob is compromising that to make more money for top rank. I think if he had more control he would've handled the OST issue in a better way.
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