What were you thoughts on these heavyweight prospects in the late 90s?

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  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The second half of 90s was filled with a lot of young promising heavyweights.

    Back then, lets say in 1998-1999 what was your thoughts on these guys? Out of this list who exceeded your expectations and who has fallen short or disappointed you the most?

    - Michael Grant
    - David Tua
    - Chris Byrd
    - Vitali Klitschko
    - Wladimir Klistchko
    - Lamon Brewster
    - Hasim Rahman
    - Oleg Maskaev
    - Kirk Johnson
     
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  2. cross_trainer

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

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    I'm a bit later than this, but: Maskaev surprised me; Rahman was pretty much exactly as billed. The Klitschkos both performed about as well as their fans could have hoped, albeit with some ups and downs that kept it interesting.

    Brewster was an unexpected bonus.
     
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  3. Rope-a-Dope

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    Brewster was a lot more successful than I expected.
     
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  4. Big Ukrainian

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    Will add Derrick Jefferson and Lance Whitaker to this list
     
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