The future of American heavyweight scene

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Scott Cork, Oct 10, 2021.


  1. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    It’s nothing to do with being black nor is a great black hope needed. AJ, Wilder and Ajagba lost s what fighters lose. You are a bloody fool bringing race into this. I won’t tolerate your ****.
     
  2. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Heavyweight scene is bleak in America we’ll have to adopt a fighter like England did with Lennox to root for.
     
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  3. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Saw the same article. Looked like a pro career was the most likely next step.

    And who knows? The guy might end up being able to fight in the Olympics after all anyway, considering the weird rules about amateurism that we see these days.
     
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  4. znalniaskas

    znalniaskas Member Full Member

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    Yeah, with him it's more about shitting the bed multiple times after all that hype, had he never turned pro his rep would still be great.
    That said, Torrez has different style that should translate a lot better to the pro ranks.
     
  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Heavyweight scene does look bleak in the US as others have said but that's really been the case for a long time. Sure we've had Wilder and Martin as title holders but Martin won the title on an injury and folded vs AJ and Wilder's reign if we are honest was not one that has garnered much distinction he won't go down as a great and will be one of many lesser regarded and remembered heavyweight title holders.

    Reality is we can't expect much from the US heavyweight scene but that's what happens when you don't invest in the grass roots of the sport.
     
  6. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Not been the same since the Klits cleaned it out.
     
  7. red corner

    red corner Active Member banned Full Member

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    Trey Lippe, Tommy Morrison's son. He's a knockout waiting to happen. But the hype will be there.
     
  8. Wig

    Wig Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Big Shane Fury has picked Jared Anderson as the next king of the division when Tyson hangs them up.

    Big Shane knows his HW boxing better than most.
     
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  9. fistsof steel

    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A real Talent interesting if he takes the next step...
     
  10. Kratos

    Kratos Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Anderson will be the next wilder except he doesnt have power, he will play the villain role when its his time and the current top heavyweight boxers are retired, he will then get brutally knocked out.