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Melvina Lathan didn't politic to become the new chairperson of the New York State Athletic Commission. It was the politicians who came after her. Secretary of State Lorraine A. Cortes-Vazquez first asked Lathan if she might be interested in the job. Today, Gov. Paterson will make the appointment official. Lathan, a professional boxing judge for 18 years, succeeds Ron Scott Stevens, who has served as chairman since 2003. "This is a wonderful challenge for me," Lathan said yesterday. "I'm ready for this. It's an exciting position to be in." Lathan has been involved in boxing for 20 years, serving as a judge for 18 years where she scored 86 world title fights. She has also traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad for the last 10 years conducting seminars for boxing officials. Lathan seems supportive of getting mixed martial arts regulated in New York. Approval must first come through the legislative process. "I'd like to encourage more conversation about MMA," she said. "I love boxing, but there's room for both."

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July 25, 2008  06:04 AM ET
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I'm sure this is big for the UFC but does it really effect the casual fan?

July 25, 2008  06:05 AM ET
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Fannation, what happend to Dana White's picture with the Vegas stip behind him?

July 25, 2008  06:25 AM ET
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What "position" does she enjoy being in? Hey, just saying......lol.

July 25, 2008  08:02 AM ET
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They really do need a new picture of Mr. Clean here....he looks more like a sesame street regular than a "fighting" mogul.

July 25, 2008  08:17 AM ET
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For once I agree with MEATHEAD

July 25, 2008  10:07 AM ET
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For once I agree with MEATHEAD

Hank Hill | 07/25/08, 08:17 AM

You Agree with him,,,,, well now, that will shut him up! LMAO

July 25, 2008  10:22 AM ET
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You Agree with him,,,,, well now, that will shut him up! LMAO
-The Floatman-ready to STRIKE | 07/25/08, 10:07 AM
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BULLS%&*!!!!

July 25, 2008  10:36 AM ET
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SO I see the briefcase full of money got to the right person in NY

July 25, 2008  11:42 AM ET
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He is so arrogant!!!!! He needs to let Randy Fight Fedor!!!!

July 25, 2008  12:54 PM ET
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I still think we will see Dana on To catch a Predator... he just has the look of a guy of myspace that is trolling for 13 year old girls and offering them zimas

July 25, 2008  01:30 PM ET
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Dana is cruising Middle Schools with Pixie Stix and Mikes Hard Lemonade in his van.

July 25, 2008  03:39 PM ET
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Another Day and MMA no matter how much it tries is still NOT A REAL SPORT

July 26, 2008  07:51 AM ET
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Another Day and MMA no matter how much it tries is still NOT A REAL SPORT
ArtVandelayInL.A> | 07/25/08, 03:39 PM

And NASCAR is?

July 26, 2008  03:04 PM ET
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Another Day and MMA no matter how much it tries is still NOT A REAL SPORT

ArtVandelayInL.A> | 07/25/08, 03:39 PM

id like to see you come train for a month with me and tell me its not a sport homie. we are ATHLETES. you don't just sit on your **** and wait for the next fight to roll around. you put your body through intense conditioning and it requires ALOT of discipline.

if you don't like MMA go troll another forum.

July 26, 2008  09:19 PM ET
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id like to see you come train for a month with me and tell me its not a sport homie.
noheart | 07/26/08, 03:04 PM
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Bwahahaha...."homie!!" Word dog, fo shizzle....you tell that jive turkey what it be like up in dis piece YO! SOLID!!!

 
July 27, 2008  12:51 PM ET
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If bowling, racing a car or horse, and golf are considered sports, then how is this not a sport? No logic in that.

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