The Single Highest Expectations Ever On A Fighter

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  1. HyperBone

    HyperBone Silverback Gorilla Full Member

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  2. TheIronMan

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    Louis against Schmelling II
    James J. Jeffries against Jack Johnson
    Tyson on becoming the Youngest and Greatest Heavyweight ever
    Alot of pressure if on son's of great fighters
     
  3. p.Townend

    p.Townend Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Some people tipped Pinklon Thomas as a great.The expectations on Spinks going onto the Tyson fight were high.The worst is Breland though cant remember who said it"the standard all welters will be measured by"may have been Finkel.Other guys i can think of are Bruno and Audley in the uk.
     
  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dwight Davidson had some people salivating at the time.