Which Olympic medalist were you surprised never made it as a pro?

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    For me, probably Audley Harrison. But i guess for others it would be Henry Tillman or Tyrell Biggs. Does not need to be a gold medalist, just an Olympic medalist in any weight class.
     
  2. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    Biggs and Tillman never impressed me too much in their Olympic performances, and I think they both accomplished about as much as they could in the pros. I'd have to think about other fighters... McKinney is the first to come to mind, but I feel like the same thing applies to him.
     
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  3. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Biggs beat Lewis in the Olympics
     
  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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  6. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    Aye.
     
  7. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought for sure 2000 US Olympic silver medalist was destined for greatness. Instead, he went down the wrong path and pissed his talent away on coke. The guy was an outstanding fighter when his head was on straight.