Hi guys,
People were blaming Lennox Lewis for the David Price debacle vs. Tony Thompson, because Lewis decided to work with Price in preparation for the fight. I disagree with that STRONGLY! If anything, Lewis worked harder with him so Price could have stood in the fight longer than he did the first time.
Do you know who I think was to blame for Price vs. Thompson 1 and 2? The greedy promoters who were too focused on star studded box-office numbers than they were about the fighter.
David Price CLEARLY had NO BUSINESS in the ring with Thompson when he was in there. NO BUSINESS!
He lost the fight before he even got into the ring. Thompson- for his age, but it doesn't matter- is a legit contender. And, I feel, if it wasn't for the Klits- because apparently Wlad has his number- would be an alphabet champion today.
We keep forgetting how dominant the Klits are, and think that everyone who they fought were chumps because they make it look so easy.
Price can come back... but he has to start all over again.
But, CLEARLY, this was NOT Lennox Lewis's fault. In fact, Lennox did what he was supposed to be doing anyways- and that was helping the next generation of British boxers to take the next step to greatness.
Lewis was doing and did his part. Price just was misled by his handlers and paid the "price", pun intended!!!
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