I don't understand the Tyson and Jones Jr. being mentioned. Both achieved HOF careers and dominated their divisions for a number of years! What else could Jones have done?!? The guy is arguably the greatest Lt. Heavy since Ezzard or Tunney.
IMO talent gone to waste applies to the likes of Ike Ibeabuchi, Harry Simon, Terry Marsh or Audley Harrison. People who were gifted athletes/boxers who messed up for whatever reason. You could make an argument for someone like Zab Judah, but the reason he lost to the likes of Tszyu and Cotto was because he just wasn't good enough. Not only that - but he HAS had success in his career. In two divisions as well.
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