What is your opinion of Andrew Golota

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    But Bowe beat Holyfield twice and Golota wrecked Bowe therefore he wrecks Holyfield. This is how you represent it in a mathematical equation:

    G(Bowe)^2-Holyfield= Golota wrecks Holyfield
     
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  2. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Golota and Piotr wore the same sizes.

    Tyson’s pants would have barely covered Golota’s knees so it would have been a wasted effort to stab him and take his clothes. Plus Iron Mike’s jewelry would have clashed with Andrew’s more understated style.
     
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  3. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    Who knows, maybe in practice, Andy would indeed. I'm sure there's no shortage of fans who believe that. Of course it's the unpopular and uncommon opinion, but Golota's mentality is what always got the best of him. We'll never know how good he could have been had it not been for that. It's analogous to a permanent career-ending injury or similar.
     
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  4. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    Interesting feedback, thanks!! So from what you remember, was Golota referred to as a White Hope in the U.S. at that time? I'm not old enough to remember...
     
  5. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    Do you feel the reason Golota lost to Ruiz and drew w/ Byrd is in part due to a volatile psychology? Or did that come against Brewster? Any examples?
     
  6. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    Thing is, Golota beat the guy up and stole his jacket while holding the dude at gunpoint, no knife involved. Still 100% wrong to do on Andy's part. Whether Piotr and Andrzej wore the same size...that I don't know.
     
  7. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    @Jamal Perkins Oh yeah, and the doctor who administered Golota lidocaine was sued by Andrew for $21 million! They settled out of court for $1 million. Glad to know people learn something new on here. Thanks again for your comments.
     
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  8. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1) As a sportsman? he was a jerk
    2) As a fighter? not bad, good speed for a big guy
    3) As an entertainer? very entertaining
     
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  9. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very talented but not solid mentally. Squandered potential.
     
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  10. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He could have won the title from pre-Steward Lewis or Holy, but he was just too much of a bully to see things through. When things started not going his way he was useless.
     
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  11. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I happen to agree with this 100%. Well put
     
  12. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    He was very partial to "Nuts" during certain bouts.
     
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  13. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I bet it was a really nice suit.
     
  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    In no way, shape, or form was this guy better than Joe Mesi.
     
  15. Italian Stallion

    Italian Stallion Active Member Full Member

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    The man with the plan! A Polish boxing icon forever and ever! The country's most revered fighting name.