The Last Time American Beat Cuban in Olympics

[GrandpaBernard]

when was the last time it happened?

SRL did it in '76 then Floyd became the first American to beat a Cuban in 20 years.

If Shakur pulls this off vs Ramirez, it's a major tell of potential greatness

[kidbazooka]

Rooting for Ramirez but yes if shakur wins without controversy it would be impressive cuz Ramirez is one bad dude.

[Earl-Hickey]

It will be the greatest win of all times

[GrandpaBernard]

It will be the greatest win of all times

why is this?

[Earl-Hickey]

why is this?

Cos nobody beats Cubans I'm the amateur if shakur does he's the best

[GrandpaBernard]

Cos nobody beats Cubans I'm the amateur if shakur does he's the best

Yes. It takes a badazz to graduate from the Cuban School of Boxing

[NChristo]

David Reid in 96 was the last time an American won a gold with a win over a Cuban in the finals, you're right it must be a sign of greatness.

[kidbazooka]

David Reid in 96 was the last time an American won a gold with a win over a Cuban in the finals, you're right it must be a sign of greatness.

Shakur better hope he doesn't beat Ramirez cuz it didn't turn out all that well for Reid in the pros. Lol

Its the cuban curse lose to them and you'll go on to greatness but win and end up as an average pro.

[HanzGruber]

David Reid in 96 was the last time an American won a gold with a win over a Cuban in the finals, you're right it must be a sign of greatness.

Well in fairness he did fight Trinidad in his 15th fuking fight lol

[BennyST]

Well in fairness he did fight Trinidad in his 15th fuking fight lol

They decided to throw him in asap because he was already having eye trouble. It was probably always going to end that way for him sadly. The Tito fight might have sped up the process, but it was already there, so maybe it didn't and that was his best chance. Sad either way.