Quote Originally Posted by mikeeod View Post
Vinny was a good guy, hard worker and fan pleaser with a big heart. That being said, whenever I start to get down on fighters of today I just remind myself that Vinny was a two weight titlist. He was never the man in any weightclass he was in, and won both titles against the most vulnerable champs available, but he was still a multi-weight titlist. Crazy. They should have never let him in the ring with Roy, and Roy should've never set foot in the ring with Paz. I'm pretty sure Roy could get a close decision vs. Paz if he wasn't allowed to use his hands at all.
Yeah I think it worked that way in any era, if promoters saw that you had the potential to put asses in seats, whether it be with exciting fights or a colourful personality (both of which Paz had), they would make the road a little easier for the cash cow.

Roger Mayweather made him look like a bum, really.