Well what I noticed from your post and other posts on here is that you all are having trouble listing off fighters. Mike Tyson and Nick Blackwell are atypical, exceptional examples (and only two names). Overall, an elite boxer's prime usually lasts until about age 34. That's what I was getting at with my whole argument concerning Riddick Bowe's state in his two 1996 wars with Andrew Golota. But I appreciate the fact you at least made an attempt in answering my question.
As I mentioned in another post, Nick Blackwell is quite the atypical (but first and foremost unfortunate) example. On the whole, when thinking about biology, genes, and the natural development of a professional athlete, age 34 or around there is a fair number in regards to the age at which he/she reaches the climax of the prime of their career (including boxing). This is the age at which prizefighters reach the end of their prime.
Bowe was not 100% in the first fight, I'll give you that. But in the second bout he was all game and showed up to fight, even flooring Golota (which was the first official knockdown of the Pole's career). You're entitled to your opinion, but a number of people in the boxing business believe Andy could have defeated both K2 Brothers.
After 3 rounds of Vitali doing what ever he wanted with Golota... Andrew spits his mouthpiece out and storms back to the Locker room. Vitali was mentally tougher, physically stronger and the better boxer.
Golota was actually one of the best fighters during staredowns. He looked stoic while looking his opponent straight in the eyes. The Lewis-Golota staredown was mentioned as one of the best ever in boxing history (go back and hear the commentary of Roy Jones and Jim Lampley on the bout's HBO telecast). And please search for Golota's staredown with Ruiz at their presser during fight week. You'll see the same stone cold face Andrew. The Pole never backed down from fighting anyone, he signed on to face all comers and never ducked a soul in the ring, just like Holyfield, but unlike Lennox Lewis who handpicked his opponents.
About 34? if your not interested or determined to put the work in you can be finished at 25, mentally. Not physically shot, but does it matter..Bowe was a far better fighter h2h than Golota
Who are these people mate lol ?? U sure its not just you ?? To be fair, Golota was a beast, I think the Lennox fight doesn't do him justice. Funnily enough, I think he matches up really well against AJ who hasn't the one punch power of Lennox
sorry if I missed something in your earlier posts. However, damage is damage, and its impossible not to rule out that Bowe was damaged goods early on. FUrthermore, just because we have seen the physical effects on Blackwell, it doesnt mean others dont have them just becasue they arent in wheelchairs for life like him. Boxing can ruin your career early, all it takes really is one punch at the wrong time on the wrong person. Regarding your numbers, I would go with about early 30s rather 34, unless they are a particularly slow in learning their trade and progressing.
stares...dont hit back. I wonder if you meant something else, you probably didnt mean that he fougth awesomely during a staredown.