This Thursday, like every Thursday, I ask you to pull up a seat alongside my bulging, bulbous sack and watch me shoot a load of gooey, salty truth right into the faces of boxing’s purveyors of ignorance. This week, we have questions/comments regarding flak for fighters moving up, dissing Eastern Europeans, the death of Olympic boxing, having dignity in the face of a Saudi buyout.
Have Some Dignity, Boxing!
Hi Chief!
I can not believe what I’m witnessing, regarding the absolute lack of dignity of many people involved in the boxing industry. It’s astonishing, to say the least. Of course, I’m talking about the Saudi guy assuming the role of boxing dictator.
Many things have me astonished. But what really caught my attention was his induction into the Nevada Hall of Fame.
Of course you’re gonna be on the right side of history once this nonsensical Saudi fest is over. But seeing Oscar de la Hoya and Roberto Duran on his knees, adulating a guy just because of his money, is really, really sad.
Imagine being ODH. You won everything. You are a legend. Your brand means gold. In the case of Mano de Piedra, you’re probably the best lightweight ever and maybe the best athlete in the history of your country. And yet, you agree to devalue yourself by acting like a rich man’s pet. By the way, it’s unfathomable, impossible, a true test to one’s patience, to see someone tell this guy “your excellency”. Come-fucking-on!!!! Thanks Canelo, by the way, for not jumping into the Saudi wagon (for now, at least).
Sorry for the rant. It’s just that this matter is as obvious, as it is impossible to believe. Boxing is selling its collective soul.
– Carlos, from Hermosillo, Mexico
Hey Carlos.
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