Rocky Graziano. Great story - makes for wonderful reading but not elite, where he is often bracketed. Landed a big punch on Zale in fight 2 but was pulverised in the other 2 in quick fashion. When he faced Robinson he was schooled, badly.
Good figher with a very interesting story but not deserving of elite ranking.
No chance to win title. He is a shot fighter currently beating journeymen with his reputation. Against a legit heavy, with his ability to take punishment, he could seriously screw up his health further. His current opponents offer little or no offence. Prior to this latest winning streak Evander couldn't avoid getting hit. Thats the scary part against a legit heavy. He has shown improved skills and movement in his last 2 fights, though? Wonder where there fountain of youth was sourced from.
As a person:
Great ambassador for the sport.
Gentleman.
Never made excuses for Hatton loss whether others would have
Respectful of opponents
As a boxer:
Great right hand
Excellent techique of throwing range finding jab followed by left hook and straight right. Great combination
Extremely fit and dedicated trainer
2 style fighter. As an amateur evasive and in and out. As a pro, particulary post 2000 more of a power hitter and less movement.
Great carear.
Might have 1 more great night in him, espcially against a boxer rather then brawler like Hatton
made another video of Hatton v. Tszyu, took more time to make.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=noV5SiyLA4g
That low blow by Hatton was sickening. Golota got DQ'd for less severe blows then that.
Tyson will not get a visa into Australia. Even if he does, he will just be flogging a dead horse. His head and heart are not interested anymore, just his wallet. Would be more interesting to see him on speaking tour then getting beaten around the ring some more.
PacMan has had great career but he is still relatively young. Duran has a massive legacy - one of the greatest light-weights ever, considered by many a top 10 all time pound for pounder, multiple champion from light weight to middle weight, and famous wars with Leonard, Hagler, Barkley, Buchanan and Hearns. These names resonate a lot more then PacMan's opposition at this stage.
Good move by MAB. Evreyone has written him off as not wanting the fight and now he makes the challenge. Probably not something Pac-Man expected and he could be over confident after their first bout and his beat down of El Terrible.