Rodriguez comes in overweight.

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Think your all being a bit naive here.

I think it was done on purpose. So what hes losing a bit of cash and wont have a title should he win.

If he wins hes instantly become a massive name and title or not hes beaten probably the second best boxer in the world today.

People count Wards win over Dawson, totally forgetting Dawson was asked to come down from light heavy and be a zombie, whether he agreed to it or not isnt the point, Dawson wasnt fighting at 100% and if Rodriguez wins, people will also forget about the weight and it will be a win over the second best fighter in the world.

I hope it pays off. Ward has had EVERYTHING in his favour over the past few years. Having fights bar Froch in California, every single one of his fights in America. Being allowed to foul to get through his fights, having idiots come down in weight and refusing certain drug tests.

Fuck Ward. I hope it is a a tactic by Edwin and I hope it pays off.

Whos naive chief? Of course it was done on purpose and its becoming a regular event. Guys KNOW they can toss short term money at it and ensure more of a long term payoff. The practice is the win is more important than the money. It's just the point of arrogance when a kid who is basically a filler fight is pulling that crap.

That is a real good point and angle and one cant be blind to the fact that this shit is far to easy to pull these days and that's kind of Houstons point. Its unprofessional and Rodriguez probably knew the show would go on.

Well im glad someone isnt following on Wards terms. Yes I realise hes also not following the rules set in boxing but it has gone on so many times before its almost routine now.

Rodriguez team have taken a calculated risk. Less money, no title but a possible win over a top name. Out of all the fighters out there Ward deserves this sort of shit the most. Never travelling, never fighting a clean fight and then to top it all refusing tests.

Rodriguez isnt anything special anyway but at least hes better than a ratired alcoholic that Ward wanted to fight.