The 10 Funniest Post-Fight Interviews in Boxing History
By Ralph Warner | Sep 19, 2011 | 10:22 am | Permalink
There's something about asking questions to a person who's just been hit in the head a few dozen times that makes for great drama. The most recent example being Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Larry Merchant's heated exchange on Saturday which culminated with the 80-year-old journalist saying he'd kick Mayweather's ass if he were 50 years younger.
But this confrontation wasn't the first time a post-fight interview has turned bizarre. Adrenaline combined with the confidence of victory can make for some pretty hilarious soundbites. From Mike Tyson to James Toney to Hector Camacho, check out the 10 Funniest Post-Fight Interviews in Boxing History...
Van September 19th, 2011 at 08:46 PM
The best post boxing interview goes to Riddick Bowe after his russian counterpart, having been dq'd with low blows, destroyed him.
Bob September 19th, 2011 at 09:28 PM
Does anybody follow boxing? One of the best post-fight interviews ever was David Diaz after his fight with Manny Pacquiao. "He was too fast. Fucker was too fast...He was so fucking fast, man. Fast, fast, fast. Fucking amazingly fast. I thought fucking Freddie was in there hitting me, too...I thought he had a knife with him, though. I thought he was cutting me up with a blade. He was fast; he was faster than what I expected..."
nitropowrd September 20th, 2011 at 09:13 AM
this reminds me of Curb Your Enthusiasm. "You gots to get all up in that ass, Larry!"
RandomGuy September 20th, 2011 at 04:02 PM
How can you not have Paulie Malinaggi's interview after losing to Diaz? Dude dropped multiple expletives during the interview, and rips the entire city of Houston. http://youtu.be/FDo2gWegAZA?t=43s
YaMindRight September 20th, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Umm...seems like he just said "Houston, you're a great fight town" repeatedly don't know how that could be considered ripping thing entire city...
flocka February 13th, 2012 at 03:58 PM
80-year-old journalist saying he'd kick Mayweather's ass if he were 50 years younger. isnt it the other way around? mayweather would be something like negative years old