Fighters that were a waste of talent?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by NoChin, Sep 2, 2023.


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  1. NoChin

    NoChin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    BTW back on Bojado I apologise to him as when I posted it I had no idea that he made a come back and did very well. So that was on me for being stupid in that regard.

    From what I heard though he had potenbtial to be a world champion. And he probably did seeing as though he did make a come back and fair very well. Once again, he's a gentlemen and I wish he did a world title.

    Good dude.
     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Ricardo Williams.
     
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  3. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yep I have always thought that if Mundine had never played Rugby League and had an amateur career he could’ve been Australia’s GOAT.
    The fact that he was able to take up pro boxing at 25 and compete with the likes of Ottke and Kessler and racking up good wins over Green, Geale and Soliman who all went on to win world titles after losing to Mundine even beating Echols at the time when he was a heavy underdog most thought Echols was going to steam roll him. Also Mundine was poorly managed after destroying Sam Soliman in the rematch.
     
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  4. piprules

    piprules Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Geez that’s so young
     
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  5. piprules

    piprules Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I saw an interview with tuas old manager and he said it was a crime that Tua never fought Tyson or Holyfield as his thoughts were that they would have stood in front of him and fought, which would have been perfect for Tua.
     
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  6. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Oh go on then.

    Deontay Wilder.

    Athletically capable, naturally quick and blessed with above average power.

    If hed' been (any or all):
    1) Started younger
    2) Willing to listen and learn
    3) Willing/permitted to take competitive bouts in and before his prime

    Then he could've been a serious contender and a threat to anyone... And a legit champion, rather than a placemat of a belt holder with a hollow reign.
     
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  7. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Riddick Bowe. People forget how skilled he was, if he had fought Lennox at the time whom I think he would have beaten, stayed out of the fridge, and hadn't gone into sparring and fights with brain damage then he would have been an ATG IMO.

    Deontay Wilder. Imagine if had had boxing skills and IQ.
     
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  8. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Indeed.

    Wouldn't have hit nearly as hard, but could've been so much more regardless
     
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  9. Ronin Pham

    Ronin Pham Member Full Member

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    Tank for sure right now. Haney is younger and already undisputed. I'm also thinking Brandun Lee right now too. Just fighting yahoos instead of stepping up. Also not fighting much.
     
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  10. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    Valero?
    Morrison?
    Tyson?
    Ikeaabuchi?
    Ruiz?
    Golota?
     
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  11. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    This is going to surprise a lot of people given everything he's achieved already. I mean how can a fighter who is already widely regarded as an ATG and a legend of the sport be an underachiever and a waste of talent? Totally fair comment. But for me, even after achieving all that he has, Jake ''Money'' Paul is still a big waste of talent.
     
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  12. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Broner
     
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  13. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Burt Cooper
     
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  14. heerko koois

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    Bert ?
     
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  15. deyell

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    Korobov in the pros
     
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