Top 5 All-Time disappointments/hype jobs/let downs

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  1. j0hn0

    j0hn0 double up on the jab Full Member

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    So consider all the slashes mean sorta the same thing (i realize they dont necessarily). But you get the idea. Fighters that shoulda been but werent for whtaever reason. Also im sure this has been done, but i didnt see it so ...yeah.

    Broner - No need to explain

    Sam Peter - if for some reason you weren't around for his rise and are new to boxing, man this one was crazy. Media and even some veteran fans had him pegged as the guy to 'rescue' the HW Division from the Klitschkos. And also Ali and Foreman and anyone else. it was absurd

    Riddick Bowe - Mega mega mega poor management/decision making ruined his career. He was protected, but man i really thought he was talented

    David Price - Thanks a lot Tony Thompson

    Gerry Cooney - Cool guy and not a bad fighter, massive stength. But the race thing got involved and it was off to the races

    Who else?
     
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    j0hn0 double up on the jab Full Member

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    didnt wanna waste a spot on him. Partly because i think i didnt get the full force of his hype being from USA not Britain. Id imagine it was nuts there.
     
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    Rigondeaux
    The Charlos'
    Dogboe
     
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    Tyrell Biggs had a lot of hype and he was a dissapointment.
     
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    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Seth Mitchell

    James Kirkland
     
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    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duane Bobick (was close to an Ali bout)
     
  8. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Golovkin

    He never beat anyone ranked in top 10, got caught with drugs, hits on women and ducks everyone in his division, keeps getting gift decisions as well.
     
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    Jacobs
    Canelo
    Lemieux
    Stevens
    Murray
    Geale
    Proksa
    Monroe Jr
    Macklin

    all were top 10 at the time
     
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    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    I was kidding