Pretty much. That and the fact that he rubs elbows with Shane pisses me off even more.
Other guys I'd love to meet.
Shane Mosley - Nicest guy in the sport, bar none.
Ricardo Mayorga - I'd probably **** my pants even though I'm way bigger than him in height and weight, but having a Marlboro with him would make my life complete.
I would say Meldrick Taylor, because he was another idol of mine growing up. But I'd likely fall to pieces and just keep telling him how much he meant to me.
how do you feel about the whole mosley-steroid scandal?
If I could only meet one it'd have to be Frazier or Hopkins. And I can't even pick, I'd flip a coin. Growing up in Philly during the late 80's and early 90's I always heard stories of people bumping into Joe around the city, and how humble and kind he was. I never got the chance to meet him and I'd give anything just to walk into his gym and have him show me a thing or two.
Hopkins I've been following avidly since 1995, or 1996, not sure. I was 10 or 11 at the time when I first heard about him and he was my guy ever since, the dude who grew up in my City who I was going to follow his entire career. I never envisioned it would become the career that it has.
If I could only meet one it'd have to be Frazier or Hopkins. And I can't even pick, I'd flip a coin. Growing up in Philly during the late 80's and early 90's I always heard stories of people bumping into Joe around the city, and how humble and kind he was. I never got the chance to meet him and I'd give anything just to walk into his gym and have him show me a thing or two.
Hopkins I've been following avidly since 1995, or 1996, not sure. I was 10 or 11 at the time when I first heard about him and he was my guy ever since, the dude who grew up in my City who I was going to follow his entire career. I never envisioned it would become the career that it has.
how do you feel about the whole mosley-steroid scandal?
That's a tough one. I'm completely anti-steroid, but I realize that steroids themselves don't make the athlete. Especially in boxing, I think Shane was taking them to recover faster, and make the most of his prime. Not that the excuse justifies his actions mind you.
I forgive him. Aside from that one mistake, he's never really done anything I didn't agree with. He's humble, respectful, never talks ****, and is an all around good guy. I think we're all entitled to a few mistakes in life.
No, my parents moved me out of Philly when I was 12 or 13. The crack epidemic was reaching it's peak. I remember walking to and from school and the streets in Kensington were literally a landfill of discarded crack vials.
We never lived in a very safe area anyway, we were dirt poor. But with the arrival of crack the crime rate got even worse and it was no longer safe to stay there.
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