With the news last week of Dick Bavetta being investigated by the FBI into his possible involvement in the "fixing" of games if you will, it got me thinking...Did Bavetta also possibly affect the outcome of a race against an almost 300 lbs Charles Barkley?
Let me take you back to about a month before the race. After Bavetta heard the statement that Barkley made about him being able to beat Bavetta in a foot race, Bavetta said that he would put $5,000 on the race, with the winner's money going to the charity of Barkley's choice. Seems rather suspicious of Bavetta to want to place a bet when referee's aren't allowed to gamble, even if it was for charity.
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