Interesting story about how boxing works

**The Troll** · 10-19-2006, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Asian Sensation

At a Don King presser recently, Don was going into his little monologue that jumps from subject to subject with reckless abandon and the such. Then he told a story about how you have to lie to get things moving in boxing.

Back in the 70's, he was promoting Earnie Shavers, who was probably the biggest puncher in heavyweight history. Jimmy Young's promoter gave him a call looking for an opponent for the feather-fisted Philadelphian. King knew that they wouldn't risk their man against a bomber, so he had to play some trickery.

He said I got Shavers, but I dunno if he's gonna be ready. He's been out drinking alot, let me call his girlfriend up and see what's going on. Keep in mind, Shavers was a gym rat who trained year round.

The fight was on and Shavers blew Young out in the first.

Jimmy Young had f**king horrendous management!!

Who did he hire? 2 blind men and a Jack Russel Terrior?

**The Troll** · 10-19-2006, 01:17 PM

Actually I think the Jack Russel would be smart for that.

**potatoes** · 10-19-2006, 02:29 PM

Professional boxing is a cynical business, and the most cynical man of all is Don King.

**Mr. Ryan** · 10-19-2006, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by potatoes

Professional boxing is a cynical business, and the most cynical man of all is Don King.

It sucks, but the best ones are the ones that are cynical. This isn't the NBA where the Bobcats have no choice but to face the Spurs if that's on the schedule. Shaun George once told me that boxing is full of punks, that's the damn truth.

**eazy_mas** · 10-19-2006, 03:14 PM

I rade in the forbes mag. the issue about don king face on.
it the issue before the mayorga-dela hoya fight.

i didnt belive that king made Foreman sign on a white piece of paper. he should have talked really sweat candy.

as well as making mike tyson insecure and only trusting him.

**joeytrimble** · 10-19-2006, 04:47 PM

he made foreman sign on a blank contract?!?!

**eazy_mas** · 10-19-2006, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by joeytrimble

he made foreman sign on a blank contract?!?!

that what is written the the forbes.

kinda smart to do that. it was with the Ali fight

by the way he own part of the MGM hotel stock shares.

I think some is behind this guy he is very powerful person in boxing

**joeytrimble** · 10-19-2006, 04:51 PM

damn poor foreman he probably got screwed big time ..

**eazy_mas** · 10-19-2006, 04:57 PM

here it is:
http://www.forbes.com/business/globa.../0424/042.html

I posted long time ago . it a long read but a good one.

kinda tell he is smart and dangerous man to deal with.

Jaun Daiz should beware maybe after he gradute as a lawyer he could sue kings for all the screw he mad.

have you heard what he done to the Gman. he didnt give him support and didnt pay his hospital fees something like that.

Interesting story about how boxing works