Name some prospects/contenders that you had expectations for and were let down by.

Dominick Guinn. Not becuase I thought he'd be great, but because I thought he could be a solid contender. But he fights like he really doesn't care if he wins or loses.

 

Octavio Lara out of Detroit. He was trained by Steward at Kronk and got a ton of hype prior to starting his pro career. Steward raved about him and some in the boxing media picked up on it. He drew big crowds at his bouts in Detroit, but went to California, I think, and got upset by a guy with a record of 2-2-2. Lara then won a couple, but dropped another decision. His last fight was over a year ago.

 

Ha Ha...Andre Dirrell.

 

I agree Sam....he actually retired not too long ago,read an artilcle about him saying he didn't want to fight anymore.

 

Kirk's a good example. He had the opportunity of a lifetime with a big signing bonus and a shot at Ruiz and couldn't take advantage. He's frustrating because he seems to lack desire. The physical tools seemed to be there.

 

Thanks for the update, RayRay. I did not know he had officially retired.

 

Audley Harrison obviously comes to mind.You can't get a more "hyped up" fighter than him.

 

That was embarrassing. He looked like he just showed up for the paycheck in that one.

 

Bojado has really let me down to this point. I think he could still become a champion though. He and Comacho Jr. both ran into Jessie James Leija and havent really been back since. :think

 

Yo Sam,speaking of local prospects from our D-town...what do you think about Johnathon Banks?

 

Don't close the book on the Love Child yet, Mr. Twinky. He might still be able to make some noise. :bbb

 

Very few people expected Fraudley to amount to much though. I know I didn't!!