Which Fighter (Past of present) has frustrated you the most?

I remember he was down to fight Scott Harrison.I really wanted that fight to happen so I could see Guzman.The gulf in class would have showed itself quite early IMO.

 

Duran deserves a mention.

 

Paul Williams
James Toney
Francisco Bojado
Zab Judah

 

Yeah, he was due to fight Harrison and Arthur and I think he'd have handled them both quite comfortably.

Still, that's the problem with Guzman - you have to use guesswork and conjecture because, instead of running through these guys, he's been avoiding hard work and wasting his career.

When he does get in the ring, even now, he still reminds you what could have been. That's what frustrates me the most.

 

Sorry mate,should have been clearer.The "Gifted One" was Kirkland Laing.
I used to train at the same gym before Billy Nelson opened his own place.I spoke to Ricky a few times and was always taken by the way he was always polite and humble,same with Billy.He was the main pro in the gym at the time,but at a bit of a crossroads.No one thought he would do as well as he has.There were other pros and ams who never amounted to **** all that swaggered around,expecting you to jump off bags etc.I always kept an eye on Ricky after then because his attitude really stood out and left an impression.Seems like everyone thinks the same nowadays.

I'm sure tonight will be anything but a walkover.Got a phone call last night asking if I want to go if someone pulls out(probably third or fourth choice!:|)
It may not be tonight but I think Ricky's got a KO in him soon.Think he's gonna benefit from the weight sooner rather than later.His jab is also very underrated.When I watched him train it was obvious that it really is one of those spearing ****ers,you know that cutting-type jab.
I still hear from someone who's in close contact with Billy and goes to his gym sometimes.That's how I knew for a fact that they were chasing Marquez.I'm a big fan but I did NOT want that fight for him!:nono

 

I was a big fan of Arthur,but his problem was that while he had excellent ability,he truly believed in his mind that he was an ATG in the making.I'm all for guys reaching the level of say,Floyd,deciding exactly what they need to do in training,essentially becoming their own trainer,but Alex got a superstar complex way too soon.He wouldn't follow various trainers' instructions and was convinced he knew it all.He's actually a good entry for this thread now I think of it.

 

:dealDiet Guzman.:yep

 

god damn it. look at that vcash. hahahahah.

 

I'm not holding my breath mate.Meant to be comp tickets but when I told my boy,he said Ricky was in the paper saying he couldn't get tickets for all HIS people,so we'll see.
Rios would be a superb way to find out how far Ricky's come.:deal
Off to find out about these tickets...

 

Didn't know about that though it wouldn't surprise me if he was. Amazing talent but a true enigma.

 

chris john - the guy has obvious skill but he continues to toil in obscurity choosing to fight comfortably at home often against competition far below his instead of stepping up fighting with the best....:?