35 Quotes by Lou DiBella

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    It has an extremely strong, hard-core audience. It has been marginalized as a sport of cable TV. It's never been an advertiser-friendly sport because you don't know how long a bout will go, and some advertisers are hesitant due to its perception of something of a blood sport. But I don't think anyone is going to lose money on this bout.

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    It has an extremely strong, hard-core audience, ... It has been marginalized as a sport of cable TV. It's never been an advertiser-friendly sport because you don't know how long a bout will go, and some advertisers are hesitant due to its perception of something of a blood sport. But I don't think anyone is going to lose money on this bout.

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    My partners and I are not making the huge investment in Eastern Connecticut to go someplace else. That being said, if we do everything we can. If we hold up our end of the bargain and we aren't able to move the needle appreciatively, then we'll have to reevaluate things.

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    Most guys wouldn't be firing back when they are getting hit with that kind of (stuff),

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    To tell you the truth, that fight should have been stopped 30 seconds before it was.

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    While we are far more hopeful for Leavander's continued improvement and recovery, your prayers are important, and the family believes that prayers and good wishes are a continuing source of strength. Leavander Johnson's 16-year career as a professional fighter has been characterized by courage and the heart of a champion. He is facing this ordeal with that same champion's heart.

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    What a wonderful guy this was. And I've never met anybody so proud or so grateful to achieve his dream. If there's any solace to be taken in this, it's that he died doing what he loved. He died a champion.

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    Tony Weeks was told by Dr. Goodman to, 'Keep an eye on this kid. Don't let him take too much more.' If you have just been told that, yes, he should have stopped the fight earlier.

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