Originally posted by hitking
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Minutes later, after Pomona’s Shane Mosley and Mexico’s Saul "Canelo" Alvarez both weighed in at 154 pounds for their World Boxing Council super-welterweight title fight, Mosley trainer Naazim Richardson spotted a flaw in the 10-ounce black and yellow Grant gloves Alvarez planned to use in Saturday’s fight.
Since Mayweather was to also use the same version of the glove, Cotto’s attorney Gaby Penagaricano objected, too.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission ruled the gloves unapproved for both Mayweather and Alvarez because the thumb is covered in patent leather, not genuine leather, and because a hard seam at the top of the thumb protrudes and could ultimately cut an opponent.
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