Originally posted by -Johannes-
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Margarito getting another title shot, WTF?
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Originally posted by PACnPBFsuck View PostI guess that must be it takes now, not being good, just knowing good people.
In 1960, [Jake LaMotta] was called to testify before a U.S. Senate sub-committee that was looking at underworld influence on boxing. He testified that he had thrown his bout with Billy Fox so that the mob would arrange a title bout for him.
Just the way of the world.
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Maybe they are making up for all the title shots he missed when he was being avoided for about 4 years....
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Originally posted by ThePrince View PostIt's always been that way, even in boxing. When the mob was in control of the sport, they decided who would get title shots and had people throwing fights for profit/favors.
In 1960, [Jake LaMotta] was called to testify before a U.S. Senate sub-committee that was looking at underworld influence on boxing. He testified that he had thrown his bout with Billy Fox so that the mob would arrange a title bout for him.
Just the way of the world.
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