OfficeHanchoBoxing Which were the top 3 US debuts made by a fighter not born in the US? Best US Debuts in Boxing
Best I can think of is Alexis Arguello KO 13 Ruben Olivares. I think that was Alexis’ first fight on U.S. soil.
Kirkland Laing beating Roberto Duran on points, Don King going mad at Mickey Duff saying he had sent over a ringer. Won 1982 upset of the year Ring magazine, Duran didn't even dispute the defeat well under par but for Laing a great win shame he went missing for months after didn't fight for a year. Laing even admitted it was the only time in his career he went into a fight feeling scared!
Exciting to watch but Hamed could have made it a lot easier on himself if he'd have utilised his boxing skills more. He allowed it to turn into a slugfest.
He got caught by a fighter that could match his speed and reach, his lack of fundamentals made him easy to counter by quickfisted opponents like MAB and Kelly.