Name some fighters that overachieved in their careers...

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  1. smithj1234jj

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    mathew hatton euro champ?
     
    smithj1234jj, Sep 26, 2011
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  2. Flea Man

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    Well, yeah, he was given some gift decisions (Perez I; Harada II; Ebihara II). But he did acquit himself well in the 2nd Perez fight. So, 'World Flyweight Champion'? Absolutely.

    3 time Flyweight champion? Absolutely not.
     
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    Matt Skelton, now I didn't/don't mind him too much as a fighter, but I think he overacheived.
     
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    SportsLeader Chilling Full Member

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    I find myself concurring with a lot of these shouts, fellas.

    Nice job :good
     
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    I have to agree with whoever called Carl Froch...

    He surprised me with the Pascal win, Taylor win and Abraham win - all fights that I thought Carl would lose but he consistently surprises me.

    His low slung guard, being relatively easy to hit and his love of a good dust up are all warning signs to me and I think he's got his amazing chin, great engine and overall toughness to thank for his achievements so far.
     
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    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How about current guys?

    Matt Hatton, you could question the level he has fought at but I know nobody could have predicted Matt Hatton having a career at a decent level. I think he has done remarkably well from where he was 3-4 years ago.
     
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    Glen Catley?
     
    sidthehat, Sep 26, 2011
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    Junior Witter wbc champ?
     
    alfonso, Sep 26, 2011
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  9. williams7383

    williams7383 TKO 6 Klit Lickers Full Member

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    Chris Pyatt for me
     
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    Martin Rogan did far more than I expected. Not his finest hour at the moment but winning Prizefighter then beating Audley and then the win against Skelton who'd just won the European was a tremendous run
     
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  11. Primadonna Kool

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    John Ruiz should never be mentioned in these kind of topics, he was tough, had a decent workrate, could take a decent shot, and was game.

    Fair enough he didn't have all the athleticism in the world, but in my opinion he wasn't a bad fighter, he was a tough fighter.

    "And a decent world champion"
     
    Primadonna Kool, Sep 26, 2011
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  12. Bryn

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    Where have you been, PK?

    "It hasn't been the same without you."
     
    Bryn, Sep 26, 2011
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    Baldomir and Matt Hatton, to me at least, are great examples of boxers operating at a level seemingly beyond their talent because of experience. Not many fighters around have more than 40 fights.

    Anyway my pick is Battling Siki.
     
    JukeboxTimebomb, Sep 26, 2011
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  14. Primadonna Kool

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    Just not been bothered with this place, to be really honest.
     
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    :lol::yep
     
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