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Subject: Re: Boxing Authority/Commission Gripe


Author:
Kelvin Hunt
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Date Posted: 10:58:21 11/13/08 Thu
In reply to: Neal Weaver 's message, "Boxing Authority/Commission Gripe" on 00:33:59 11/13/08 Thu

Neal,

I'm neither a cornerman nor a fighter, but regards to the weight classes. I agree there are weigh classes for a reason there shouldn't even be a float. In regards to your other concerns...I'm working on something that you and everyone with concerns can voice their opinion on...hopefully I'll be able to provide more information in the next week or so.

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Rodney
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Date Posted: 08:11:27 11/17/08 Mon

Hi Neal, Unfortunately I am only a fan of MMA and not lucky enough to be involved directly with any one promotion, fighter, or event. So I have not seen these practices in person. At the risk of being scorned and burned at the stake, I'll mention that I used to do a little professional wrestling in VA, and that was covered under the states Boxing/Athletic commission. Some of the "antics" you mention here were pretty common even in regulation of the "fake" sport of prowrestling. I believe it all just boils down to an abuse of power... and is exasperated by personality flaws in the individuals themselves. I can't think of a way to get around it... because I encounter these types of people in every aspect of life. Whether it be a customer in my shop or behind them in line at the grocery store.

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