So long Hazzard

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  1. standing 8countboxing

    standing 8countboxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's been confirmed that Larry Hazzard is out athletic commissioner . I'm sorry to see him go. I think he was one of the best in the sport, and had a genuine concern for fighters safety.
     
    standing 8countboxing, Nov 15, 2007
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  2. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    I know a lot of people complained about Hazzard running into the ring to save fighters, but even if it was an act, at least it looked like he cared about fighter's safety.
     
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  3. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Excellent ref; awful Commissioner...
     
    TBooze, Nov 15, 2007
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  4. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I doubt Buster Mathis Jr will be sending him a pleasant farewell message.
     
    DamonD, Nov 15, 2007
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  5. samuraijack

    samuraijack Member Full Member

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    What happened?
    why did they fire him?
     
    samuraijack, Nov 15, 2007
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  6. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Good riddance. I couldn't STAND his grandstanding, running into the ring to stop fights, when that is the REF'S job.
     
    Zakman, Nov 15, 2007
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  7. the mean machine

    the mean machine Professional rat catcher Full Member

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    He maybe was grandstanding but at least he cared and actually implemented ways of making boxing better.
     
    the mean machine, Nov 15, 2007
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  8. Sweet Jones

    Sweet Jones Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Co sign the ref part. Thought he was cool as a Commish.
     
    Sweet Jones, Nov 15, 2007
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