Great point on respect. I have always sensed that Larry has a somewhat subconcious dislike for boxers. Whether it derives from his diminutive size or feisty attitude, I don't know, but I do know that he never, ever gives lesser known fighters any props. I doubt he even knows who they are. And Larry is the guy who once said Courage Tshabalala would be the next Tyson. Uh huh.

He also commented about Micky Ward's "lack of courage" when Ward fough against Alfonzo Gonzalez on the Whittiker-De La Hoya undercard. Ward shut him and the rest of the team up when he iced the undefeated Mexcican bomber with twoi lethal shots to his liver. Clearyl, Merchant had done no rseearch on Micky and was Aand did not have a clue as to his MO. In my mind, Larry is somewhat lazy and wings it far too often.

Compared to guys like Farhood and Charles, I like Larry, but should he be inducted into a BOXING hall of fame. Give me a break here.