tony thompson can't be the best american HW

Jaaames · Jul 24, 2007

RonnieHornschuh said:

after seeing him against krasniqi i can't believe many people think of him as the best US HW. krasniqi, for whatever reason, didn't want to fight. i heard he broke a rib in the 2nd round or whatever, maybe that explains that leaning against the ropes. he wasn't ready for war like against brewster. but thompsons performance was poor as well. he is tall and fights quite intelligently but that's about it. he uses his size for his advantage but his jab is more staggering, he can throw combinations but without much power. he just lacks of real talent and killer instinct. the sad thing is that there are not many other prospects. i think the problem is, that the physical talents are soaked up by other sports like football or basketball where there is a better chance to make a living. while in the former ussr boxing is a way out.
your thougts on thompson and the american HWs...
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Don't blame other sports on the lack of good prospects.... Most of the prospects from here have very little amateur experience, or are brought along too slow.... Or they do got good experience and just lack power.... Look at what we were left with...

Jason Estrada
Eddie Chambers
Chris Arreola
Alonzo Butler
Raphael Butler
Travis Walker
Mike Marrone
Malik Scott
Bolo Wills

Only 2 of them really excelled in the amateur system (Scott and Estrada)... About 4 of them spent lengthy time in the system... Thats the problem, none of these guys spend enough time there... And when they step up after 28-30 fights, they may get exposed and thats the end of them...

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