He had so much going for him - tall and rangey, talent, heavy hands, sense of timing/distance, great chin, immense power, and huge...
Amazing timing, extremely heavy hands. His left hook to the body scored dozens of knockdowns and about a dozen 10-counts. He circled opponents,...
The judges scored it an SD, but he looked terrible against Collins (II) - he clearly lost 11 out of 12 rounds that night and even looked suddenly...
He looked horrible in those Far East bouts, against total cans of tomato who were blown up. No doubt rusty, tired (promoted the shows himself),...
About four years? He peaked around the Watson fights, all-in-all. Ridiculous attention.
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest TV, titles and press = power Eubank had it more than anyone in his prime. He didn't...
We're talking about 'prime', aren't we?
How could anyone suggest Eubank was in his prime? No title, no TV, no press. He was dramatically below his prime at that time!
Calzaghe out-classed Eubank on the night. Eubank completely out-classed Thompson.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...0/ai_n14158845 ONE of the things Naseem Hamed has been hearing since a salutary experience against Kevin...
As far as 'prime' goes, Eubank's was in 1990 and 1991. He truly threw some of the best punches I've ever seen thrown in some of his fights in...
Eubank looked sensational against Thompson. If not for the swollen eye, would've certainly beat the much naturally bigger/stronger Thompson.
Manny Steward has a tape!
Let's not forget Calzaghe was quite a big betting favourite against Eubank.
Well he retired a few years before the Calzaghe fight (after clearly losing 11 out of 12 rounds against the most unskilled world champion in...