He didn’t take a pasting and the knockdowns were not hard, hence why he was clapping him 2 seconds after the fight was stopped. The was one of...
I think he did with granite in his hands sadly mate. Love that fight and brutal knockout Shane gave him.
Hearn was clueless back then, it wouldn’t surprise me if he thought Brook was up there with the best P4P when he made this fight. Laughable really...
He wasn’t perfect and could be frustrating to watch at times, but he was mustard bearing in mind his body was about as reliable as Sergio...
I remember he just had, had enough and hung his gloves up earlier than any of us expected. Saw him at a few Degale fights, they were big mates.
100% and not knocking the man who said Rigondeaux was the best he’s ever taken on the pads, which I can believe. Another fantastic technician.
Degale did better than well though, he had terrible injuries even before turning pro and they only got worse. Doesn’t get the respect he deserves.
I get your point and I am a big admirer of 160 / 168 Toney, but he would have still lost to RJJ when they boxed whether he was weight weakened or...
Very nice post mate.
Never to be forgotten. True legends.
A genuine all time great and legend of our sport.
Sadly this is true. Even Stevie Wonder can see it.
Just hope he gets out with his faculties mate. They certainly come across as good people and a close knit family.
Yep, agree with all of that. Punchbag on legs. If he hadn’t listened to Hearn and not turned down that huge offer from Warren to box Dubois a few...
Welcome back mate.
