by Suge Green | Fri. Nov. 19, 2010

Following Antonio Margarito's one-sided destruction at the lightning fast hands of Manny Pacquiao, it would seem there was a void to be filled in boxing. Margarito, universally branded the "dirtiest player in the game," may or may not have paid his penance - but he was punished either way. When Margarito's name came up until recently, thoughts of the "wrap-gate" scandal would rush to the front of a fan's mind. Now those thoughts are likely replaced by images of the "Tijuana Tornado's" wounded and swollen face.

Did Manny Pacquiao win the war for fans against alleged cheaters, or simply a battle? Is the boxing ring now a safer place? Can fighters now compete without expecting treachery from the opposing corner? Did boxing's cowboy with the white hat, Pacquiao rid all rings of evil in Dallas last week?

No.

Four days later IBO Cruiserweight Champion of the World, Danny Green defended his title against American B.J. Flores. Green won a wide unanimous decision on the scorecards. Like Green's previous bouts, the Flores encounter lived up to the shady reputation Green has been developing at home in his native Australia.

Green catapulted onto the radars of boxing writers following his first IBO title defense against Roy Jones Jr. The contest was not free of controversy, and resulted in Jones becoming the victim for the first time of a first round technical knockout. The punch that did the most damage though, appeared to many to land "borderline" on the back of the head of Jones. The American also accused Green of illegal handwraps in a failed attempt to overturn the official result of their bout. Instead of taping his gauze into place, Jones claims Green's hands were taped directly, and alleges the Australian used two inch tape rather than the allowed one inch tape. 

Green went on to knockout Manny Siaca in his second title defense, setting up Green vs. Paul Briggs.

In the most controversial of Green fights (as of press time), Briggs goes down for the count when a glancing jab from Green created a tremendous wind Briggs couldn't stand up to.

Green appeared livid after the fight at the manner in which Briggs was defeated, making accusations about what went on and claiming to be as upset as those who paid to attend the event. Green later had a change of heart, and claimed he scored a legitimate knockout on Briggs. An investigation determined there were irregularities in gambling activity leading up to the fight, and the involvement of a criminal organization in said irregularities.

Green's latest triumph? A 12 round unanimous decision victory over the previously undefeated contender B.J. Flores. Boxing fans didn't have to wonder for long if there would be a controversial sidebar to Green's latest ring appearance. Green was observed on the fight's broadcast cameras consuming a dark colored liquid in his corner between rounds. After Green consumed the mystery fluid he asked for a legal liquid, water.

That kind of kills the, "It was brown water," excuse before it gets off the ground.