California Athletic Commission prevents fight between Andy Ruiz and old Michael Grant

[ShoulderRoll]

Grant would have gotten a nice little payday for his old age out of this. It should be up to him whether he fights or not.

Shouldn't he have the "Freedom" to make that choice for himself?

[mlac]

Grant would have gotten a nice little payday for his old age out of this. It should be up to him whether he fights or not.

Shouldn't he have the "Freedom" to make that choice for himself?

you're an idiot. he clearly doesn't have that freedom, do you think he wants to fight? the last 5 fights he has looked absolutely terrified of getting hit.
he's doing it because he's obviously desperate for money.

[ShoulderRoll]

do you think he wants to fight?

I assume he does, it's not like someone is forcing him at gunpoint to step in the ring.

As long as he can pass his medicals I see no problem with him fighting if that's what he wants to do.

[Bram]

Grant would have gotten a nice little payday for his old age out of this. It should be up to him whether he fights or not.

Shouldn't he have the "Freedom" to make that choice for himself?

I agree in general. It's his body, if he wants to get his brains bashed in, that's his business - the same way I don't care if people smoke or take drugs - they can do whatever they like. But I never have a problem with stuff like this. When fighters fight they are actually placing themselves in the care of the commission of where they fight and if that commission looks at their history and doesn't like what they see, they should have the freedom to refuse to have to watch after that particular fighter imo.

[jypehob]

Man has Ruiz disappointed me. I could've sworn he was on his way to at least an eliminator match for a belt. What the hell is he doing?!

[mlac]

i mis-read the thread title as 'doesnt prevent' great job California commission

[The Hammer]

Grant would have gotten a nice little payday for his old age out of this. It should be up to him whether he fights or not.

Shouldn't he have the "Freedom" to make that choice for himself?

Don't you have any concern for an old man's health?

[aldo5408]

Man has Ruiz disappointed me. I could've sworn he was on his way to at least an eliminator match for a belt. What the hell is he doing?!

Hometown buffet happened

[jypehob]

Hometown buffet happened

Except he was already fat. I think the Liakhovich fight made him start doubting himself.