Comments Thread For: Argenis Mendez' Team To Appeal Barthelemy KO Outcome

[Levity]

I don't find it egregious enough to overturn. The ref didn't step in, and it's reasonable to believe that a bloodthirsty Barthelemy was more focused on his combination than listening for the bell. I weigh these on a case by case basis, and this one falls under protect yourself at all times.

Why does it matter what Barthelemy was thinking? Focused on the bell or not, he unarguably landed a KO punch after the bell sounded.

Protect yourself at all times is just a precautionary message to fighters. It doesn't mean that hitting someone after the bell has sounded is permissible. Should fighters also be obligated to protect themselves between rounds while they are on the stool? If an opponent walked up to a fighter in the corner and knocked him out, could we excuse it by saying he should've protected himself at all times?

[Levity]

I agree with everything you wrote. So what should be done about the illegal KO punch?

The result should be overturned. Mendez's team mentioned they're going for a NC, and I think that would be reasonable.

[TOBYLEE1]

That was clearly after the bell. Even if the excuse of the Ref not jumping in doesn't it make it all right. A no contest is appropriate instead of a disqualification

[CubanGuyNYC]

Here's a link to an ESPN video from last night, where Teddy Atlas states why he believes the fight should not be ruled a no-contest. The KO is shown several times:

http://espn.go.com/blog/boxing/post/...y-stops-mendez

[kozone]

You shouldn't call any one nut hungers till you change your avatar !!! Super gay

The Russian got lost after the gay underwear comment...must not want to talk about it!! Lol

[kozone]

Tell cotto that !

Didn't Margo have plaster versus Mosley too and still got beat down?!!

[Cubanborn87]

even the cubans that are class b or under are making noise , man

[BendOver]

How much do you wanna bet the KO stands? lol

Don't mind him, he never say anything positive about any Cuban and he hasn't mention that the bell rang at 2:59 not a 3:00 so go figure

[kozone]

This dude is such a fkin clown. As bad as the race baiters.

Cu****uy out of everybody...


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Their just mad bro Cubans be taking over!!
Imagine if the island was free they be really fcuked

[Respect Power]

The Russian got lost after the gay underwear comment...must not want to talk about it!! Lol

Yeah I noticed that too.. What was he thinking with that avi anyway . Lol