1 Fight Changed That Fighter Forever

Spence was done before Crawford and Gamboa was too small

 

From a UK perspective, Tony Thompson

 

You just repeating the excuses that came after the fight......

Spence beat Danny Garcia and Ugas after the car accident and his fans claim he was indestructible and still too strong for Crawford. Claim the fight didn't get made because Crawford was "scared" of real competition. Even upon arrival and up to the weigh ins, Crawford was heckled for being in a jogging suit in Vegas. Claimed he didn't look ready to deal with Spence. I was at the weigh ins. Many were calling Spence was the "body snatcher" or "the eye collector"......and nonsense like that.

Gamboa was an undefeated, multi-division champion that was getting p4p mentioning. Crawford was at his largest weight he's ever fought in up to that point amateur or pro....135lbs. Some had Gamboa being too experienced and skilled for Crawford going into the fight. In my opinion Gamboa was winning the fight going into the 4th before Crawford made his adjustment and then DOMINATED til the stoppage. It's ironic that Gamboa is said to be too small now for Crawford to get credit, but guys like Spence got credit for beating Mikey & Danny Garcia who both fought in the same division as Gamboa and Crawford from the amateurs to the pros. Same with Boots getting credit for beating Lipinets.....

Why the double standard when it comes to Crawford?......Not a rhetorical question. I just really need to know why it is any time he is praised, there's an asterik attached to it according to some.

 

Foreman vs Ali

Theres an interesting documentary about Foreman and his way back to the title after that fight and some great videos by Teddy Atlas about Foremans story.

 

Anthony Hembrick Vs Booker T Ward.

This fight had everything. Epic in ring, pre fight dance routines, a guy best known for missing the flight to the Olympics and a brutal knock down. Worth a watch...

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No it was the 1st fight with Leonard that changed Duran, after beating him and receiving the cash, accolades and attention the lion in Duran's belly was full. Though he mounted some great efforts later the Duran that beat Sugar Ray was never seen again.