Audley's gold medal, how much of a yard stick for his potential should this have been

As said so many times all the tool but non of the real fighting spirit to back it up. From that list we should expect Audley to be at least able ot fight for a world title. Biggs Lewis Klit Povetkin have all gone on to become good pros and either become or be in the position to fight for world honours. Cammarelle and Mendez would/will always stay as amateurs. The age issue is a bit different with Audley as he started boxing late. I think in the heavyweights however amateur pedigree is even more of an indicator of future success.

 

Audley is touched by greatness.

 

Strange spelling; I always spelled it laziness...

 

you right there maz,he is definitely touched,in the heed:yep

 

I think we've got to face facts and say that winning medals in the Olympics is irrelevant when it comes to achieving success as a pro.

Back in the late 80's/early 90's the lads coming out of the games were probably good enough to beat the British champion within their first half a dozen fights..... people like DLH, Lewis etc.

These days it takes many of them a similar number of fights to even look like a pro boxer - Frankie Gavin is consistently mentioned as being the best of the British lads, but in his next fight he's up against an opponent with an 8-8 record.... despite already beating Steve Saville :huh

Harrison is a unique example in that he has most of the attributes required to be successful, but I just don't think he's got the heart/desire to do the business and will be beaten again shortly.

 

With his poor stamina and weak mind, it simply shows that the rigours and rules of amateur boxing differ.

 

You make a BRILLIANT point. He very nearly didn't get to the olympics and his run in was considered one of the least competitive of all olympic champions. His biggest threat was Vidoz who has gone on to be little more then a European class contender.

Additionally his amateur record isn't that outstanding, or compelling. He mixed almost exclusively at domestic level. His form in multinations too was hit and miss.

The guy has talent but I would suggest that someone like David Price would have taken home Gold at that particular games. Certainly without the likes of

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He did well to win the gold but his style is far better suited to amatuers.He has stuggled to make the changes in the pros.I thought his career was over but he changed that with the Sprott win.He may be able to get something out of the pros after all.I cant see him wining a world title though.