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Butch / Vince antagonism

posted 12 days ago by FilmCricket (36)
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Why the antagonism between Butch and Vince at the bar?
It seemed to be the first time they’d met, but Vince clearly recognised Butch (as a boxer) and didn’t like him.

[–] AP (5259) 12 days ago

Butch’s matches are televised and everything so Vince probably recognizes him. As to why that is, Vince is a pretty opinionated guy and likely looks down on bums who take a fall for the mob.

[–] FilmCricket (36) 12 days ago

But Butch didn’t end up taking the fall like he was supposed to, and anyway that encounter happened before the bout took place.
Unless Vince knew about the plan in advance, but that seems unlikely.

[–] AP (5259) 11 days ago

I thought it was generally understood in the organization he was meant to take a fall.

[–] FilmCricket (36) 11 days ago

I’d have thought that was something Marcellus would have been careful to keep quiet.
Though perhaps Vince guessed what was being planned when he saw Butch talking to Marcellus.