Biggest wasted talent in boxing

[Gamer30168]

I think it was Mike Tyson. Even though he reached the pinnacle of the sport at age 20 or 21 I feel like he squandered what could have gone down as possibly the most legendary career ever. If only Tyson's mental state had been better.....

[Verus]

That is a good point. Moving to the U.S. after living in Cuba is a big adjustment...too many distractions.

[Verus]

You also have to add the Cubans who defected to the US and went pro, but over-indulged in the freedoms we enjoy and it negatively affected alot of their careers.

That is a good point. Moving to the U.S. after living in Cuba is a big adjustment...too many distractions.

[Marchegiano]

The colorline era black champions of course.

Sam Langford is the poster child, but, there were plenty in similar situations.


I like that Tyson post though, y'all ain't wrong.

[Cobra Curry]

Shout out to The Gifted One, Kirkland Laing.

[BKM-]

Ike IBeatahoochie

Wow, one of the best nicknames. Up there with A-mere-Con.

[JakeTheBoxer]

How the hell is Mike Tyson wasted talent?

He was the boss for about 4 years?

[UNBANNED]

Gary Russell Jr.

GGG

Kell Brook
Billy Joe Saunders

Joshua Clottey

Rigondeaux

Paul Spadafora

Edwin Valero

Great shouts. All of them had real ATG potential and of that bunch only Rigo could maybe be considered ATG

[Rhino-T]

Edwin Valero

[Rhino-T]

skipped to the end so just noticed someone else mentioned valero. Top shout