There are too many governing bodies. They're all corrupt. I think they have replaced the old Mobsters with the kind of 'corporate rule' of boxing. -Larry Merchant

 

There are too many governing bodies. They're all corrupt. I think they have replaced the old Mobsters with the kind of 'corporate rule' of boxing.


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Too much youth, hunger, mission, and talent.

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Follow the wisdom of the great actor, James Cagney, you hit your mark, you look the other guy in the eye, and you tell the truth. -Larry Merchant
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The thorough bred against a clamor, or rather the Porsche vs. the pickup truck.

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This team is gonna get murdered.

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It's hard to break through the clutter of fighters out there trying to get attention. -Larry Merchant
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I think it all depends on how good this fight is. I don't know how to rank it. If this turns out to be a dramatic fight and Roy wins, people will look back at all three (in a fond way). But he has to win in a theatrical way. That would make it a great trilogy, maybe.

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