Ricky to his credit has worked wonders for boxing and as a man, "Once met he is never forgotten".

He ring skills and personnal charm stop him from being a boxer, a celeb, but he enters our home (although via the TV and via our personnal invitation as viewers) almost makes him part of the family, especially if you're a local such as he.

Whilst he is not the first to be betrayed be friend, who culd've filmed him, shown it to him in private and said how easily it could've ended up with the press and hope it had the desired effect, they didn't.

Under no circumstances can we condone illegal drug use by anyone, no matter who they are.

One common theme running through this thread is "People Care" and they care about Ricky and his health, future etc, but we are allowed to be upset as you would do with anyone you respect.

Can Ricky come back from, I would not only say YES, but shout YES. He has the physical and mental stamina, but more importantly he has the support structure from family, friends then many many fans.

But we still live in a society where we can express our opinion, even if it it is not one that satifies everyone.