Rodriguez comes in overweight.

[p4pking]

So Rodriguez missed weight but the fight goes on, he gives up 200,000 of a million dollar purse. Why was he making a million in the first place, and how the hell do you let this happen for that kind of money

He also has to weigh in under 180 by 9am tomorrow, maybe that will be tough for him as well. He fucked himself over royally with this for sure.

[Xwetie]

fortune cookies aint healthy, but sure delicious.

[powerpuncher]

So Rodriguez missed weight but the fight goes on, he gives up 200,000 of a million dollar purse. Why was he making a million in the first place, and how the hell do you let this happen for that kind of money

He also has to weigh in under 180 by 9am tomorrow, maybe that will be tough for him as well. He fucked himself over royally with this for sure.

im always confused why HBO continues to way overpay all of their fighters. rodriguez hasnt done anything to deserve a million dollar purse. that is so much money for a fighter that hasnt really proven anything yet other than he is pretty good. and then ward, who is solidly the second best fighter in the world today barely gets over what rodriguez is making.

[jon09]

Very unprofessional I was rooting for underdog Edwin but now I hope Ward punishes him dearly.

[ross]

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.

[Spicoli]

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.

[IamInuit]

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.

[ross]

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.

[beenKOed]

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.

Does Rodriguez and his camp have to be 'Super Criminals', with plans to snatch Wards crown and then take over all of boxing. Is it possible that Edwin just could not make weight?
Rodriguez would have been much, much better off if he had made weight, kept the 200 grand in his camp and tried to give Ward the fight of his life.
Now, you guys have me feeling sorry for the guy. He had this great opportunity to make a decent showing against a p4p fighter, but the whole thing is looking like a giant cluster fuck because he couldn't make weight. He is being fined and a bunch of boxing fans are pushing the line that the whole thing is some kind plot to gain, WHAT?

[IamInuit]

First I agree with @Gandalf. @Spicoli 's point deduction idea is brilliant.

I dont like Ward. I dont like his SOG nic. I dont like his granola, squeaky clean persona. I dont like the way for whatever reason that outside of Atlantic city he was able to dodge the away games in the S6.
I dont like the way he was able to stack the deck with Cali judges and Cali refs. I dont like the way he was allowed to bring his head in the Kessler fight compounded by the fact that he was not warned once.
I dont like the way he continues to dismiss a rematch with Froch no matter what Carl has done to get back to the front of the line. I dont like the fact that he would not agree to a catch with Dawson, went ahead and fought half a man and then started speaking publicly about going to 175. I dont like his quotes prior to this fight saying that they thought Edwin would have weight problems because of his recent 172 catch with Grachev. To me its the view and history of a man unable or unwilling to meet people on an equal footing. That Olympian sense of entitlement.

This 9 a.m. 180 limit is freakin overkill. Ward will most likely be heavier then that. Both of these guys are lighthev's fighting a division south. Edwin is not a bigger man.

I agree with the belt not being on the line given the rules but I also agree with Houstons take on the scales as a whole these days.

I’m starting to wonder if there is any point in having weight divisions. Why not just agree to fight at the championship weight “or anything from two to five pounds over?”

Graham Houston

I hope Edwin does the impossible and someone tries to play the 2 pound card. Shame that he probably had to stay up for most of the night or sleep in an Arctic star sleeping bag and continue to dehydrate.