Former boxers that are most knowledgeable about the sport?

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would say Mike Tyson is pretty knowledgeable about boxing.
     
  2. JasonHensley

    JasonHensley Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He gets a lot of hate but Roy Jones Jr is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to calling a fight. A couple times he has had some bias, like most people but he usually calls a fight perfectly. He constantly is calling things the other commentators miss. I remember the Trinidad/Mayorga fight and him saying Trinidad needs to go to the body. A round or 2 later, Trinidad went to the body and either dropped Mayorga or had him hurt.
     
  3. macalpinerules

    macalpinerules Active Member Full Member

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    Definitely Roy Jones. Tarver also seems to know his stuff. Most trainers who were
    Once fighters?
     
  4. §weet §cience

    §weet §cience Doctor of Pugilism Full Member

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    Jones is the most knowledgeable former boxer-turned commentator

    Even though he's still fighting ffs :lol:
     
  5. the_truth

    the_truth Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jones and we cant forget Paulie as well...
     
  6. Ricky42791

    Ricky42791 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mike Tyson is ridiculously knowledgable, he was a true scholar of boxing. Watching countless hours of fight films up on the old projector in Cus D'amato's house. The guy's a freakin encyclopedia haha. One reason why he fought like such a seasoned vetren at such a young age with little experience in my opinion
     
  7. Smokin' Joe

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    I watch Chris Byrd's fight analysis on youtube and find him to be quite knowledgeable.
     
  8. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How is Roy knowledgeable? What does he say?
     
  9. JasonHensley

    JasonHensley Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Have you ever listened to a fight he was commentating? If so, you should already know the answer
     
  10. AP3RE2

    AP3RE2 El Ausente Full Member

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    Jones is overrated as a commentator, surprised hbo has not canned him.
     
  11. JasonHensley

    JasonHensley Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Please explain