Could a comparison be made between Ricky Hatton and Riddick Bowe?

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  1. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    IMO - yes.

    Both were very talented amateurs.

    Both went on long unbeaten runs during their career.

    Both defeated a truly great fighter to conquer their division.

    Both lost their undefeated records in agonising fashion.

    Both had disciplinary issues.

    Both avoided their #1 contender - Hatton-Witter.... Bowe-Lewis.

    Both imploded at the end of their career.

    Thoughts?
     
    Beeston Brawler, May 4, 2009
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  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    maybe but Bowe was 10x as talented but good comparison
     
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  3. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    For me the only major difference between the 2 is that one was an overachiever and one was an underachiever.
     
    Beeston Brawler, May 4, 2009
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  4. mugen82

    mugen82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You forgot to mention both had a tragic addiction to pies in the off season! didnt Bowe come in weighing like 23 stones before training started for the second Holyfield fight?
     
    mugen82, May 4, 2009
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