David Reid won a gold medel... then fought Felix Trinidad who didnt win anything....... Then we never heard of David Reid again..
Well, both have been ko'd, but Wlad has been exposed more times than a pervert with no clothes on and only wearing a trench coat...flashing people.
A, we should also remember that the Russian Knight , Alexander "The Great" Povetkin was also olympic gold medallist , in superheavyweight division in Athens 2004!
That's true about the hit or miss part, but gold medalists get big promotion contracts and are in the spotlight, they have a chance to prove themselves, and some live up to the pedigree.
that's true...it certainly is an easier road with less wear and tear to title shots and television appearances after an olympic medal...so, in that way, it does make a difference i suppose.