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that name sounds familiar...did he play baseball?
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You cant fool the fans or history. He tried to fight bums his whole life then got some balls when everyone was washed up. Should have tested himself earlier and beat one of the guys he beat in their primes and he would be remembered as something. I think his best win was Kessler and he was a great fighter, but wont be remembered with the all time greats because everyone knows his wins over BHOP and RJJ were tainted and he did not test himself when he could have.Comment
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I don't think he'll get the appreciation and be brought up enough in the future to what he deserves, no.
He didn't get the exposure he deserved until later in his career by the time he was fading. He's partially to blame for that, along with many other factors.
He'd have gotten a lot more recognition for beating someone like Dawson instead of Jones in his last fight.
Thing is though, Dawson was hailed as the new future best LHW and better than Calzaghe. Wasn't particularly long and he's lost, suddenly everyones not racking on about him anywhere near as much. It's an all too familiar story. Someones hyped as the clear definite better man after a few good wins, but as soon as that's exposed not to be true they're put down like a book. The opposite is true when opponents are criticised but prove they're still in good form by going on to win. It's all too convenient.
Hopkins has clearly been proven to still be a top LHW and good but close win for Calzaghe. He is still p4p years after Calzaghe has retired and arguably still the best LHW. Calzaghe, beat, that best LHW years ago. What does that tell us? He certainly deserves more credit, but yes won't get it.Last edited by Kris Silver; 03-02-2011, 02:47 PM.Comment
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I've already forgotten.Comment
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