Interesting "Crossroads" fight

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by GazOC, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2005
    Messages:
    61,460
    Likes Received:
    42
    Meldrick Taylor vs. Howard Davis just came up on WVBA.

    Taylor was a 19 year old 1984 Olympic gold medalist on the way up while Howard Davis was the 30 year old 1976 Olympic champion who was on the way down.

    The fight ended in a draw and the The Ring magazine cover featured the headline "Stalled at the Crossroads". Taylor was unhappy with the result but moved on while Howard, at least, showed he wasn't quite finished yet.

    Worth checking out.
     
  2. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2008
    Messages:
    25,993
    Likes Received:
    4
    Cheers Gaz. I'm a fan of Taylor so it be nice to see this fight.
     
  3. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2005
    Messages:
    61,460
    Likes Received:
    42
    Funny to note that Taylor moved on and Davis never did get a rematch. When a prospect edges past a fighter, no matter how closely, its very rarely the old pro gets another bite at the same cherry.
     
  4. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2008
    Messages:
    24,813
    Likes Received:
    20
    As i keep saying Gaz, that era is really underrated.
     
  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2005
    Messages:
    61,460
    Likes Received:
    42
    Yup, I love that era of boxing. I grew up with it, great fighters with the bonus that the footage from that time is usually in very good condition.