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The number 1 person that comes to mind is Andrew Golota. Andrew had the size and skills to have been a solid heavyweight champion. He had a terrific jab, and could throw elite combinations, always finishing with the left hook. A true pedigree, fluid and loose and could also take a decent punch. But he squandered all that talent by not being able to control himself in the ring. If a talent like him were around today the one that beat up Bowe and minus the fouling part I believe he'd be able to clean up the division.
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I think Bob Arum would agree with me in suggesting Felix Verdejo as a perfect example of wasted potential. -
I was going to say Bojado but I'm not sure, he looked great but folded vs Rubio. Mentally, probably more effed up than Ortiz.Comment
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shakur stevenson.
this kid has so much more potential for growth but arum keeps feeding him taco vendors to pad his record.Comment
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Although he won a world title Mark Breland is definitely one.
Audley Harrison is actually another less obvious one.
Broner as well.Comment
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If Michael Nunn didn’t go down a bad path he could’ve been a GREAT fighter but he still had a good career so saying he wasted his potential is a little harsh.
If Ike Ibeabuchi didn’t go to prison he could’ve definitely made a splash in the HW division.Comment
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Of my generation...
Joel Julio- looked at as the next Trinidad and was supposed to put Colombia on the map.
Andre Dirrell- so much natural talent, but never became champion even in a era where belts are given away. Shame he fought with so little heart
James Kirkland- was a wrecking ball southpaw but kept going to prison and was never the same after beating Joel Julio
Ibeabuchi- had it all but went to prison
Victor Ortiz- had all the physical gifts but had a bully mentality. When the going got rough he caved inComment
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