Joe Frazier on Buster Mathis

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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    “Ar 210 pounds Buster would be world champion. At 225 he is dangerous. At 240 I kick his ass, at 300 everybody kicks his ass.”
     
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  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not terribly inaccurate IMO.
     
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  3. Mark Dunham

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    Buster wasnt working hard enough
     
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  4. PolishAssasin

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    Buster reminds me of most heavyweights from the early 80's. Lots of talent, not enough discipline
     
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  5. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    At 300 pounds, Buster beat Frazier in the Olympic Trials ... with an injured hand, no less.

    Just saying.

    When Buster was 267 pounds, he also demolished Chuck Wepner. (Only Foreman really punched out Wepner like Buster did.) His team really tried to shrink Mathis down, and got him all the way down to 220. But you could argue Mathis seemed to lose power the lighter he got. His weight tended to help him.
     
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  6. mr. magoo

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    He wasnt bad in the rare instances that he was somewhat fit.
     
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  7. ThatOne

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    During the Olympics trials Buster was known for his kind and outgoing nature. He said, "I just want to be liked." He seemed like a sweet guy.
     
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  8. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's a real bro
     
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