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World's 10 worst moments in boxing history

New Delhi: Professional Boxing is known as the “Sweet Science”, but corruption, inadequacies inside a central controlling body as well as the rise of MMA have threatened to complete this glorious sport. Mega fights still

PTI Updated on: August 28, 2013 6:34 IST
2. Individuals things of Panama Lewis



Formerly Carlos “Panama” Lewis will be a top class trainer, his character, however, wasn't top class.



Despite already being within cloud of suspicion for allegedly giving his boxers water spiked with illegal stimulants too for gambling on fights he was associated with Panama Lewis concocted a wicked request his fighter, Luis Resto.

Resto was just a journeyman fighter, or possibly professional opponent because he needed on undefeated rising star Billy Collins Junior, on June 16, 1983.

Knowing Resto was overmatched, Panama and also the other trainer removed padding from Resto&rsquos mitts and set an illegal strengthening agent on his hands systems.

Luis Resto proceeded to brutalize his naive opponent for 10 models.

After being declared the champion, Resto approached Collins&rsquo corner.

Collins father, who in those days was worried about Resto&rsquos recently discovered energy, touched Resto's hands and immediately informed front row government bodies.

The mitts and hands systems in mind were confiscated with the condition Sports Commission and both were elevated on charges.

Panama Lewis and Luis Resto both had their licenses permanently suspended and received prison sentences.

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