In Boxing: Does the end justify the means?

[Einstien]

I mean lets be real about this: Morally its simple. But lets put that aside like so many already do.

If Antonio Margarito was never caught he may have won more titles and gained huge money (all fans would love him like Mrs fantastic). I mean Tony gained much of his fame off the Cotto "win". We all seen the difference in his exposure and poplularity.

Shane Mosley may have won many fights using EPO. He is a huge star and a millionaire. HE HAS NEVER TESTED POSITIVE.

Many fans act as if it is near impossible for Manny Pacquiao to be on something because,"he has never tested positive".

Anyway huge sums money, popularity, fame, women and much more.

Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and many more millionaires.

Is it okay to win by ANY MEANS as long as you dont get busted?

[JmH Reborn]

The ends justifies the means can only apply to certain instances in life and decision making. In boxing, it never does.

Its meant to be a fair sport where its the greatest determination of who is the better man, with no outside interferences, where in the four posts of a ring, two men chart their own course based on their preparation and abilities.

To use an unfair competitive advantage in this instance, the ends don't justify the means. What is it to have the money and fame when you didn't earn it, and eventually, the world comes full circle.

Mosley--Cheat; a stuttering, walking punching bag
Margarito--Cheat; a walking punching bag

The other three; cheats and facing the judicial system.

What's the real net gain? A moment in your life living the good life?

[Einstien]

The ends justifies the means can only apply to certain instances in life and decision making. In boxing, it never does.

Its meant to be a fair sport where its the greatest determination of who is the better man, with no outside interferences, where in the four posts of a ring, two men chart their own course based on their preparation and abilities.

To use an unfair competitive advantage in this instance, the ends don't justify the means. What is it to have the money and fame when you didn't earn it, and eventually, the world comes full circle.

Mosley--Cheat; a stuttering, walking punching bag
Margarito--Cheat; a walking punching bag

The other three; cheats and facing the judicial system.

What's the real net gain? A moment in your life living the good life?

Must have been a very touchy subject...not too many responses.

Ill tell you this, you only acknowledged those who were caught or admitted guilt.

We would be unrealistic to think that there are none who got away with it.
I imagine that some of your or maybe even my "idols", never got caught and are living just fine with no su****ions. Even some that are living with su****ions are doing just fine, in their yachts, mansions etc.
Personally I think its worth it.

[The Gambler1981]

Yea it does because people get off real light in boxing and the chances of getting caught up bad in the current fractured enviroment is very unlikely.

So really even though it is a slimey and grimey way to operate, why not nothing bad will happen unless of course someone gets hurt bad or worse.

That is a huge risk to take for a lot of people, but boxing is a morally corrupt game so asking guys to be morally right just isn't being real.

When you think about how few guys get caught up in boxing, you realize how bad the problem actually is.