HBO Hype Jobs

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  1. J Jones

    J Jones Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Looking for fighters that HBO announcers were very excited for prior to a setback AND who HBO seemingly discarded as a result.

    I’ll go first.

    Derrick Jefferson
    Lehlo Ledwaba
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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  3. Tomato(e) Can

    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    Andre Berto.
     
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  4. pacas

    pacas Member Full Member

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    Hebrew Hammer
     
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  5. RacingBeat

    RacingBeat Casual lives matter Full Member

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    Michael Grant
     
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  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Joel Julio was built up as a future superstar but never lived up to the hype.
     
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  7. Bollywooden

    Bollywooden Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Adrien Broner
     
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  8. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Vivian harris
     
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  9. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Allan Green.
     
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  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Adrian diaconu
     
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  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Calvin brock
     
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  12. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Was he pushed aggressively by HBO? I was younger and only casually into boxing then so I don't remember. He was a solid HW contender in that largely barren landscape though. Only losing to Klitschko and Chambers in a close fight. Had other skills outside of boxing and decided that the sport wasn't for him after those 2 losses I take it.

    Edit. Just looked up and completely forgot that he retired due to eye injuries sustained in the Chambers fight more than anything else.
     
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  13. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    "Derrick Jefferson." I love you!!!!"
     
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  14. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Yes they hyped him I remember the whole boxing banker thing they had going for him.
     
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  15. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Was Bojado a HBO fighter?
     
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