Boxing councils, HBO merit scrutiny2005-08-28 · Las Vegas Review Journal
HBO, which purports to be "the heart and soul" of boxing, ignores the truth when it is occurring right in front of its cameras. A large brawl broke out in the stands at the Rosemont Horizon on Aug. 20 at the conclusion of Fernando Vargas' less-than-stellar victory over Javier Castillejo. It was clear that Vargas' team members were the aggressors in the fight, but HBO analyst Larry Merchant allowed…
Switching styles not easily done2005-08-25 · El Paso Times
HBO boxing analyst Larry Merchant had to remind junor middleweight Fernando Vargas that he won Saturday after "El Feroz" captured a 10-round decision against Javier Castillejo. Vargas had a look and an attitude that suggested he wasn't pleased with his performance even though he dropped the tough Castillejo in the second round and dominated him.…