Guzman seriously overweight for Funeka bout.

[Gandalf]

In my oppinion this is the sign of a person who is just so unperfessional that they should be banned at fighting at this level. Funeka is a consummate pro. He has allowed weight issues of his opponants to screw him before and I applaud him for not scrubbing the fight. I think Guzman should be fined into bankrupcy and I am holding on to the wish that Funeka sparks this disrespectful prick. Take note. Here is the pick when they announced the weight... This look like a guy that feels bad or is ashamed of his inability to adhere to the rules of his trade?

Yeah, look at that picture. That is deplorable and Beard seems to having a good old smirk too. These people need to be fined and Guzman needs to be run out of boxing after this is done. The man will almost be a WW. Unbelievable.

[TigerFan]

I can understand missing the weight by a pound or two but nine That shit was intentional...I hope Funeka beats his ass again.

[Gandalf]

I can understand missing the weight by a pound or two but nine That shit was intentional...I hope Funeka beats his ass again.

Exactly. It's not even missing a division, it's almost two weight classes up! He has gone and done a Mayweather, but taken it even further! The man doesn't deserve a payday for this. Training and making weight is part of the job and if you can't do it then you shouldn't be paid!

[amat]

I have nothing to say for this but I don't think people have to hope Funeka beats his ass, it's pretty much going to happen as obviously Guzman does not give a fuck here.

[CFH]

That piece of shit is the biggest waste of talent in the sport today. I hope Funeka ends his career (well, that's hyperbole and I think his career is pretty much over anyways, but this shit pisses me off). What a fucking hack.

I'm surprised Funeka agreed to go on with the fight.

[Hulk]

I don't think he CAN make the weight anymore guys.

Just like Castillo and Gatti got to where they couldn't make their weight divisions anymore as they got older.

Still Guzman knew damn well he couldn't make it and still went thru with the fight and came in 9 lbs over.

After this fight his career is most likely over.

What a waste of talent too, anyone who saw his dominant win over Humberto Soto a few years back knows that Guzman had all the talent in the world.

[gest12645]

So do you think Guzman will have an advantage and be stronger than Funeka now, or will he just be slower . Will the 9 pounds work for him or against him?

[Gandalf]

So do you think Guzman will have an advantage and be stronger than Funeka now, or will he just be slower . Will the 9 pounds work for him or against him?

I think it's been done on purpose so it will be to Guzmans advantage. Funeka has lost all the weight and will gain overnight. Guzman knows Funeka has all the physical advantages and has tried to 'get even' by not even bothering to boil down and to just come in at a weight he feels comfortable carrying. I don't think it's obvious that Funeka has this like like some are saying. I want him to him, but Guzman isn't daft. This has been premeditated. It means Funeka has to be bit more careful IMO. I still think he can win though.

[Pavlik]

Guzman's goin for a kayo I think. I'm rootin for Funeka, I hope Funeka destroys him!!!

[p4pking]

Holy shite, that's completely ridiculous, wow. I don't know whether it's more likely that he just doesn't give a damn and is here for the cashout, or he has in fact trained hard with every intention of weighing in so much heavier and using it to his advantage. Either way it's appaling and cringeworthy, ideally Funeka would get paid without having to step into the ring, but obviously that wasn't going to happen. You've got to feel for the guy here, he doesn't have the name and needs this fight to further establish himself, but Guzman is royally screwing him over even if he's only looking to get paid. Funeka has one of the biggest frames I've ever seen on a lightweight, it looks like he hasn't eaten in weeks... And what if Joan is indeed the fresher fighter and pulls it out this time? He doesn't deserve to fight anyone worth a dime ever again, a 3rd fight would be a further embaressment. What the hell went on in Guzmans camp is the other thing I'm wondering? Lee Beard has basically disgraced himself entirely as well, who the hell is going to work with either of these guys again?

[Gandalf]

Holy shite, that's completely ridiculous, wow. I don't know whether it's more likely that he just doesn't give a damn and is here for the cashout, or he has in fact trained hard with every intention of weighing in so much heavier and using it to his advantage. Either way it's appaling and cringeworthy, ideally Funeka would get paid without having to step into the ring, but obviously that wasn't going to happen. You've got to feel for the guy here, he doesn't have the name and needs this fight to further establish himself, but Guzman is royally screwing him over even if he's only looking to get paid. Funeka has one of the biggest frames I've ever seen on a lightweight, it looks like he hasn't eaten in weeks... And what if Joan is indeed the fresher fighter and pulls it out this time? He doesn't deserve to fight anyone worth a dime ever again, a 3rd fight would be a further embaressment. What the hell went on in Guzmans camp is the other thing I'm wondering? Lee Beard has basically disgraced himself entirely as well, who the hell is going to work with either of these guys again?

Good points. It's a horribly screwed up situation and the one getting royally screwed however you look at it is Funeka. If he's wants to get paid after training for a good 2 months, then he has got to fight. It really isn't fair though and the commisions need to do something about Guzman as it isn't the first time he has had issues with weight.

As for Beard, I thought exactly the same thing. People have been saying positive things about Beard, but I had a hard time buying into any of it. And here he is with a fighter having come in two weight classes heavy. It's disgusting really.

[Truth]

Truly disgusting, it would be hard to come up with a less honorable and more cowardly act.

[Hulk]

Truly disgusting, it would be hard to come up with a less honorable and more cowardly act.

Ever hear of Tony Margarito ?

[TheMacMagician]

This is an absolute joke and Guzman doesn't deserve the honour of stepping into a ring for a world title fight. I'm gonna be absolutely rooting for Funeka to wipe that damn smile off his face. Someone should also wipe that f**ckin smirk off of Lee Beards face too. He looks like he knew also. Idiot.

[oakleyno1]

In addition, it appears that Guzman is being fined between $20,000-to-$25,000 from his purse, with the money going to Funeka.

Joan Guzman Overweight For Ali Funeka Rematch -- Boxing FanHouse