Most wasted talent in boxing

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  1. they_killed_kenny

    they_killed_kenny Underdogs on top :) Full Member

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    For me the biggest disappointment is Hector Camacho JR, he could've been great if he just takes the sport seriuosly



    Close 2nd; Calvin Brock
     
  2. GazOC

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  3. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    By FAR???

    I actually have the likes of Leon spinks above him as most wasted talent..

    Olympic Gold then shock victory over Ali to barely able to beat a pub brawler.

    Thats a waste of talent..

    I think too many of us keep assuming Zab is better then his career tells us.
     
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    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Very talented light middleweight who never reached his full potential because he started too late and had too much inactivity between fights.
     
  6. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    David Reid
     
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  8. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Relative to the fighter and what he accomplished compared to what he could have accomplished based on his talent?

    Bowe
    Tyson
    Donald Curry, and my ATF RJJ.
     
  9. ozziebattler

    ozziebattler Shadow Boxer Full Member

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    Great choice..

    Rushed in the pro ranks and prettymuch put to the slaughter vs Tito.

    Very dissapointing to see such a good amateur be handled so badly in the pro ranks.

    Quess thats what money can do.
     
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    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, wasnt he a medalist in the 96 olympics. Someone said his eye was all ****ed up or something, and he was forced to retire, made you know more about than I do. I just remember him fighting, and I was very impressed with his overall skill level, and after the Tito loss, he kinda faded away.
     
  11. right_hook_roye

    right_hook_roye Member Full Member

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    yup

    anyone who you think wasted their talents. For me I would say tyson and zab these 2 guys both had the speed and punching power most fighters would dream of. Too bad their attitude problems brought them down
     
  12. GazOC

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    Curry wasn't a wasted talent. He was undisputed champ and unbeatable for a few years at 147 but just couldn't keep it going when he had to move up to 154. He had a very good career that admittedly promised more but no way was he a wasted talent.
     
  13. Brian123

    Brian123 ESB WORLD CHAMPION Full Member

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    Vitali Klitschko, healthy he could have been a easy HOF.
     
  14. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    Oh god I forgot Travis Simms....

    Add his name to the two I mentioned earlier.
     
  15. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    THAT was Travis Simms. Watch the speed, defense, movement, power, accuracy, everything. That man was the total package...only he was too inactive, then he just didnt show up vs Alcine and the loss dropped him off the map. Hasnt fought since.