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I was just wondering from you guys if you think certain Heavyweights are somewhat a "waste of space".
I don't mean that disrespectfully because these men are fighters who put their health on the line.
However I think there are some HWs who just should not be in the top picture.
Don't force 8 if you don't think 8 need to "go". Just as many as you can.
For me...
1. Shannon Briggs - brings nothing to the table but power, age, no stamina and inconsistency.
2. John Ruiz - actually a decent fighter. However brings hugging, complaining and bad fights.
3. Davaryll Williamson - Inconsistent, weak chin, just a right handed puncher (when he throws it right)
4. James Toney - old, blown up MW. Has an entertaining mouth, but can't seem to back it up lately. I give him benefit of the doubt being a former MW. Had the skill to unify two of the HW titles (vs Ruiz and Rahman). But was roided for Ruiz and in worse shape vs Rahman. I just think it's time to hang em up.
5. Oliver McCall - old name getting a free ride to the title by the WBC because of his Lennox Lewis history. Plus he's KOed Oleg in one round in the past. So WBC may be looking to set that fight up. He's just old and I don't see him making any noise for long term. Maybe a big right hand in a big fight, but don't see him going far. What we need in the division are fights and consistency. Young fighters.
6. Evander Holyfield - love him, but just a name with a lot of heart left. I feel would get destroyed vs a big HW at this stage of his career. Funny though, he has more heart, dedication and ethic to stay in shape than everyone on this list.
7. Ray Austin - please no more shots for this guy. All respect as a fighter. He's just not any good. Big man, out of shape, no punch, chinny void of great skills.
...................David Tua is on the fence...
Again, this isn't out of respect to these men as fighters. I just feel the division would be better without them. So that more meaningful fights can happen. These guys are old, end up as mandatories or tune ups some way or another.
I don't mean that disrespectfully because these men are fighters who put their health on the line.
However I think there are some HWs who just should not be in the top picture.
Don't force 8 if you don't think 8 need to "go". Just as many as you can.
For me...
1. Shannon Briggs - brings nothing to the table but power, age, no stamina and inconsistency.
2. John Ruiz - actually a decent fighter. However brings hugging, complaining and bad fights.
3. Davaryll Williamson - Inconsistent, weak chin, just a right handed puncher (when he throws it right)
4. James Toney - old, blown up MW. Has an entertaining mouth, but can't seem to back it up lately. I give him benefit of the doubt being a former MW. Had the skill to unify two of the HW titles (vs Ruiz and Rahman). But was roided for Ruiz and in worse shape vs Rahman. I just think it's time to hang em up.
5. Oliver McCall - old name getting a free ride to the title by the WBC because of his Lennox Lewis history. Plus he's KOed Oleg in one round in the past. So WBC may be looking to set that fight up. He's just old and I don't see him making any noise for long term. Maybe a big right hand in a big fight, but don't see him going far. What we need in the division are fights and consistency. Young fighters.
6. Evander Holyfield - love him, but just a name with a lot of heart left. I feel would get destroyed vs a big HW at this stage of his career. Funny though, he has more heart, dedication and ethic to stay in shape than everyone on this list.
7. Ray Austin - please no more shots for this guy. All respect as a fighter. He's just not any good. Big man, out of shape, no punch, chinny void of great skills.
...................David Tua is on the fence...
Again, this isn't out of respect to these men as fighters. I just feel the division would be better without them. So that more meaningful fights can happen. These guys are old, end up as mandatories or tune ups some way or another.
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