Freddie Roach: Antonio Margarito Should Be Banned for Life

[fan johnny]

Freddie Roach: Antonio Margarito Should Be Banned for Life

Posted Feb 4th 2009 9:50PM by Michael David Smith (author feed)
Filed Under: WBA

The great boxing trainer Freddie Roach made strong comments Wednesday about the controversy surrounding boxer Antonio Margarito, who is accused of attempting to sneak plaster into his hand wraps before he fought Shane Mosley on January 24.

On The Brian Kenny Show on ESPN Radio, host Brian Kenny asked Roach what should happen to Margarito and his trainer, Javier Capetillo, if they're found to have attempted to use plaster to make Margarito's fists into hardened casts. Roach didn't hold back in his answer.

"They should be banned from boxing for life," Roach said. "We don't need those types of people in boxing."

Margarito and Capetillo are temporarily suspended while the California State Athletic Commission investigates the case, which began when Mosley's camp complained about Margarito's hand wraps prior to their fight. Mosley ended up dominating Margarito in a major upset, which has boxing observers wondering whether cheating has propelled the hard-hitting Margarito for his entire boxing career.

Roach also spoke to Kenny about his star pupil Manny Pacquiao, the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Roach said he expects Pacquiao's next opponent, Ricky Hatton, to give him a tough, exciting fight, and that if Pacquiao beats Hatton, Mosley would be a likely future opponent for Pacquiao. Pacquiao was the fighter of the year in 2008; impressive wins over Hatton and Mosley could make him the fighter of the year in 2009 as well.
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I know there are many that think this is a harsh statement, but I agree.... if it's true.

[Violent Demise]

Roach needs medical attention. His health is clearly deteriorating

[kingfrnk]

If hes guilty then yes.

[Kev]

Roach needs medical attention. His health is clearly deteriorating

For wanting Margarito banned or for think Pacquiao beats Mosely?

I love the Pacman but he's getting badly ktfo if he fights Sugar Shane.

[Fenster]

Such a sensationalist silly title.

IF found guilty they should get the spanish archer... nobody will argue with that.

[Taeth]

Roach needs medical attention. His health is clearly deteriorating

For wanting Margarito banned or for think Pacquiao beats Mosely?

I love the Pacman but he's getting badly ktfo if he fights Sugar Shane.

Why would he necessarily get KO'ed by Shane? People are way overrating Shane, he is in the same league as Oscar. Wright landed his left hand at will against Mosley, Pacquiao would as well, and Shane doesn't hit THAT hard, and he sure wouldn't be landing those huge punches on Pacquiao that he was on Margarito or Cotto. This version of Pacquiao is way harder to hit.

[Bx730NY]

Roach needs medical attention. His health is clearly deteriorating

For wanting Margarito banned or for think Pacquiao beats Mosely?

I love the Pacman but he's getting badly ktfo if he fights Sugar Shane.

Why would he necessarily get KO'ed by Shane? People are way overrating Shane, he is in the same league as Oscar. Wright landed his left hand at will against Mosley, Pacquiao would as well, and Shane doesn't hit THAT hard, and he sure wouldn't be landing those huge punches on Pacquiao that he was on Margarito or Cotto. This version of Pacquiao is way harder to hit.

In the same league as oscar? Are u serious??

I know exactly the reason you say that and it's to try to make it seem like mayweathers win over oscar by split decision isn't all bad even though Manny who began at 105 or so made him quit and won by TKO.

That post is a joke for real.

[blegit]

I totally agree with Roach about Margarito and his trainer should be banned for life if found guilty. This is an outrage. This kind of cheating should not be tolerated or even taken less than harsh as they come. A message must be sent to everyone in boxing. If you load your gloves you are risking never boxing again! You must have a fear of harsh punishment to deter from such an awful crime. And all boxers need to feel a sense of guarantee that he or she has nothing to worry about in his opponent's gloves.

[NPwill]

Completely agree with Freddie. If the pre-Mosely plaster attempt is proven, then criminal charges must be filed, and a lifetime ban is appropriate-- and full investigations of past fights need to be conducted (granted its unlikely that anything in that regard will be able to be definitviely proven) . And no one should be permitted to "take the bullet" for Tony-- his shame is his own doing. Thank goodness for guys like Freddie and Teddy Atlas acting as true caretakers of the sport and not allowing Tony's box office drawing power and $$$$$$ potential to allow this to be swept under the carpet with the "no harm came of it" shrug of the shoulders. Like Pete Rose, (or I guess ARod given today's revelations) he is not bigger than the sport.

[boozeboxer]

Roach needs medical attention. His health is clearly deteriorating

For wanting Margarito banned or for think Pacquiao beats Mosely?

I love the Pacman but he's getting badly ktfo if he fights Sugar Shane.

Why would he necessarily get KO'ed by Shane? People are way overrating Shane, he is in the same league as Oscar. Wright landed his left hand at will against Mosley, Pacquiao would as well, and Shane doesn't hit THAT hard, and he sure wouldn't be landing those huge punches on Pacquiao that he was on Margarito or Cotto. This version of Pacquiao is way harder to hit.

Taeth you once again prove why you are the fucking pound for pound the dumbest poster on here.

[Boxerharvey]

For wanting Margarito banned or for think Pacquiao beats Mosely?

I love the Pacman but he's getting badly ktfo if he fights Sugar Shane.

Why would he necessarily get KO'ed by Shane? People are way overrating Shane, he is in the same league as Oscar. Wright landed his left hand at will against Mosley, Pacquiao would as well, and Shane doesn't hit THAT hard, and he sure wouldn't be landing those huge punches on Pacquiao that he was on Margarito or Cotto. This version of Pacquiao is way harder to hit.

Taeth you once again prove why you are the fucking pound for pound the dumbest poster on here.

Shane would be too big and too powerfull for Pacquiao. I would be the first to admit that Mosley does struggle against southpaws but both Wright & Forrest are monsters compared to Pacquiao and Mosley beat Collazo (slick Southpaw who its hard to look good against) convincingly.
There is no way Mosley would go into a fight in the state that De Le Hoya did in the Pacquiao fight.
Mosley would put serious hurt on Pacquiao and stop in late in the fight.

[ross]

Shane doesn't hit THAT hard.

If you can deck Two tough bastards like Mayorga and Margarito you can hit hard