Comments Thread For: Michael Grant - The Reluctant Dragon

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By Thomas Hauser - On the morning of April 29, 2000, Michael Grant had a 31-and-0 record with 22 knockouts and was regarded by many (including the decision-makers at HBO) as the heir apparent to the heavyweight throne. His early opponents looked as though they’d been in a cement mixer when he finished with them. People marveled at his size, strength, stamina, and coordination. Some observers called him the best pure athlete ever to take up boxing and a prototype of the heavyweights who would reign in the new millennium.

That night, Grant was knocked down four times by Lennox Lewis in a bout that ended in the second round. Michael’s proponents noted that he‘d started boxing late in life and turned pro with only twelve amateur bouts to his credit. “Give him time,” they said. “He can still be a great fighter.”

But Bobby Miles, who worked with Don Turner in training Grant for the Lewis fight, sounded a cautionary note. [Click Here To Read More]

[PRBOXINGCOTTO]

HE COULD HAVE BEATEN ADAMEK IF HE WOULD LET HIS Hands go adamek is not a true hw and can be ko by a good punch due to the guys being stronger and bigger then him

[frankisdead]

:yawn: Another HW goes 12 rounds... if there is anything worse in this universe I can't think of it

[starkiller]

Grant needs a new trainer, I'd suggest Steward if Grant doesn't plan on fighting Wlad ever. Grant could chase a fight with Vitali though if he is still fighting by then. Heck, Roach might be able to help Grant out but I don't know how successful Roach has been with heavyweights.

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Comments Thread For: Michael Grant - The Reluctant Dragon

By Thomas Hauser - On the morning of April 29, 2000, Michael Grant had a 31-and-0 record with 22 knockouts and was regarded by many (including the decision-makers at HBO) as the heir apparent to the heavyweight throne. His early opponents looked as though they’d been in a cement mixer when he finished with them. People marveled at his size, strength, stamina, and coordination. Some observers called him the best pure athlete ever to take up boxing and a prototype of the heavyweights who would reign in the new millennium.

That night, Grant was knocked down four times by Lennox Lewis in a bout that ended in the second round. Michael’s proponents noted that he‘d started boxing late in life and turned pro with only twelve amateur bouts to his credit. “Give him time,” they said. “He can still be a great fighter.”

But Bobby Miles, who worked with Don Turner in training Grant for the Lewis fight, sounded a cautionary note. [Click Here To Read More]

[sense]

Grant needs a new trainer, I'd suggest Steward if Grant doesn't plan on fighting Wlad ever. Grant could chase a fight with Vitali though if he is still fighting by then. Heck, Roach might be able to help Grant out but I don't know how successful Roach has been with heavyweights.

Can't teach heart!!!!!!

[BattlingNelson]

Will Hauser be a regular contributer to boxingscene? If so it's just ggrrreat!

[joe strong]

another broke heavyweight....he was on hbo for alot of his fights & made 5million alone on the lewis fight....******,****** man....i always go back to bruce seldon...at least he took the 3 million he got fighting tyson & paid all his immediate families debt,bought a house,& made it so he only got $30000\year to spend for the rest of his life....what is with these american fighters? they try & live like rock stars...

[Gratide]

I don't think Grant really has the heart for boxing or the mindset , Teddy Atlas dropped yrs ago when he realized what the deal was .

[NECK SNAPPER]

Grant is a man that does boxing for a living because of his size.
If its not in his heart there is still a place for him but it will be on the losing side on nights like that were will beats skill.