ESPN Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Super middleweight contender Edwin Rodriguez missed weight by 2 pounds at Friday afternoon's weigh-in, costing him a chance to win the world title against champion Andre Ward. More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemurphy Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Re: Rodriguez misses weight, loses shot at title Another guy comes in heavy and banking that the opponent (in this case Ward) and the Network (in this case HBO) will be so afraid to cancel the date that they'll let him slide on the weight just to save the broadcast. Sure, he gives up some money, and he won't have a chance at the title (but those are a dime-a-dozen these days anyway) but even though I'd hate to not have a fight to watch tomorrow, I wouldn't mind seeing them say no to one of these guys, make a statement that we're not going to put up with your non-professionalism and accommodate you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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