Sunday, May 06, 2007
OSCAR NIGHT
I am not a fight fan although I do like to watch it; particularly the no-rules kind.
There is a small atavistic part of my brain that likes to see two gladiators pummel each other.
Come on. Admit it. You have that place too.
But, I would not go out of my way to see a fight or even follow it on the radio. Yes. That is how I remember 'fights'. We listened to them.
That said, I have to be in mourning this morning over Oscar De La Hoya's loss last night.
Mayweather Wins Decision Over De La Hoya
It is the end of an era.
Oscar; always the golden boy, even when he was behaving badly. I have followed his career since he began winning championships.
That he was a looker sure didn't hurt my interest.
He is/was a gentleman. A guy who seemed to have a life beyond boxing. He even recorded some songs.
I don't feel bad for him losing.
Like all of us, he is aging and cannot hold onto the career forever.
He has had a good run and he made a lot of money last night.
He should retire near the top and let it go.
He won't have a singing career but he could do worse than investing the money and doing some good works.
Living the quiet life.
