(Roger Mayweather) clearly committed a foul, that's why he's suspended. We could revoke his license temporarily; we could revoke it permanently. That's why we want to review the tapes. |
Everybody reacted properly, including Michael Buffer. He was very good at trying to calm the crowd. I thought between Richard and my inspectors and the police, everybody did what they did to stop it immediately before anyone got hurt. If there hadn't been a proper reaction it could have turned into a horrible, horrible thing. |
Fernando couldn't see and Shane kept hitting him in the same place. (Cortez and Watson) were basically saying, 'If he can't defend himself, we have to stop it.' The stop was at the right time. |
For a man of his size, he was one of the top referees in the history of the sport. The fighters respected him. |
I can't even fathom anyone letting it happen. People get injured anyway in this sport without this. It just frightens me. |
I had a debate on Larry King Live with them at the time and told them in no uncertain terms we couldn't sanction them unless they changed their rules. They really dug in their heels in trying to avoid regulation, and they paid for it. |
I like the ceremonial part of it and the tradition. |
It will be one of the biggest cards in Nevada for a while, ... You're talking about some of the top heavyweights. |
It will be one of the biggest cards in Nevada for a while. You're talking about some of the top heavyweights. |
It's a non-title special event as far as I'm concerned. |
My guess is that every state with a commission that has its act together will legalize the sport eventually. They're starting to understand this is just another combat sport. |
One of doctors is very conversant in Japanese. He will be working to help them if there are any problems. |
The commission may fine him, revoke his license or do a myriad of things, but clearly he was in the wrong. |
The police did a marvelous job. So did (ring announcer) Michael Buffer. He kept everybody calm. He told everyone to stay in their seats and that everything was under control. |
The referee did everything right. We discussed (the possibility of halting it immediately), and I believe he made the right decision. |