laziest champions ever...

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  1. shommel

    shommel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    guys that did just enough to eek out the win.
     
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    emile griffith
     
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    Sven Ottke.
     
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    James toney is a perfect example of this:D
     
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    this might have more to do with killing benny paret than you would think
     
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    good point and i agree. but with the killer instinct also left the conclusiveness of many of his victories
     
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    Eubank.
     
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    Laziest, Surely Buster Douglas. He sat in the Sauna and ate Pizza...
     
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    i thought that at first but it's about champs who did just enough to win...douglas couldn't even manage one defense
     
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    Greg Page probably had the natural talent to beat most that beat him, but didnt have the dedication to hone his physical assets, i suppose it comes down to mental laziness - which filters through to this lack of Physical preparedness, you need that fir in the belly, and ambition, when thats lacking and all you have to trade on is aname from the past, under these circumstances its proved time and time again, its better to Quit than become a Tank Town Trailhorse. Where are the Caring Corner, Promoters, Commissions ?
     
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    Jack Johnson?
     
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    To eke out a decision is not lazy. It is cunning and an art in itself. Pedroza is a stand out, and as mentioned Chris Eubank was more than good at sneaking title defences.
     
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    IN Page's case, it was also a situation where his father forced him into boxing, so subconsciously he was affected.
     
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    Victor Galindez.
     
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    INGO,,,,,,,,,,,,winning the Heavyweight Championship did not make him a better fighter.

    It made him famous,,,,,,,,,and rich