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Most fighters are remembered for the great heights they reached, like Joe Louis being the longest reigning heavyweight champion, or Hopkins destroying Trinidad, etc. But who are boxers who are remembered for their lowest moments? Of course the first one who comes to mind is Michael Spinks, and we all know why. Also, I'm convinced when he's retired Zab Judah's long lasting legacy will always be the 'Judah dance.' Who else is there?
Andrew golota and all that might have been if he didnt short circuit all the time?
Biting Sampson po'uha when he was hurt
Low blowing D.Nicholson
Destroying Michael Grant through 9 rounds and plan azz quitting and turning his back.
Neutering Riddick Bowe twice Etc.Etc.
That scum bag James Butler for KOing Richard Grant after the fight when Grant went to shake his hand....Later Murderd Max Kellermans Brother >:mad
Scott harrison
As much as I loved watching him, sadly, Meldrick Taylor :'(
The ones who ended up in prison. Ruben. Ike. And maybe Iron Mike ???
LMAO, neutering Bowe. I'd CC you for a great morning laugh, but I already did. I agree, what a let down and showed how much mental strngth has to do with this game. Zab also{no reasons necessary as I think all know why :-\} Mike Tyson for me, as he was the shnizzle-mc-fizzle, or whatever ::** What a long term let down for me. After Douglas, and really Cus, never was the same, and began one of the worst downward spirals I know of, until he became a punchline to a bad joke IMO.Quote:
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Zab Judah for his chicken dance after getting nailed by KT.The same for Berbick after Tyson KOd him.
Jeff Lacy for talking the talk but then getting the beating of his life.
Also, Buster Douglas. After destiny decided to grant him immortal status, he became his usual hit and miss self. I liked Douglas, so let down for me. Also Bowe, who redefined the phrase eating in bed, lol. Always seemed like he was, I don't know, irritated or despondent in the ring, like he was thinking about all the food he was missing. He could have made one of my dream fights with my boy-o Lennox. Still had a good career, so I guess it's me being selfish.
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I agree James Butler is one of the biggest piece's of trash to not only disgrace the sport of boxing but walk the planet.
Here are a few that might make the list- not sure if lowest moment means they did something shameful or not?
Some of these guys just had a bad minute in their career.
Kostya Tszyu not being able to finish the Hatton fight.
Alexis Arguello being man handled by Arron Pryor
Marvin Hagler and the look on his face when Ray Leonard was awarded the win
Mike Tyson refusing to get up against that heavyweight impersonator Kevin McBride
Hasim Rahman for running out of gas and losing his title for the second time in his rematch against Maskaev
Ike Ibeabuchi for going to prison when he had all the potential to clean out the heavyweight division
Morrison,Bowe and Vargas
Yeah, James Butler, what a p.o.s. He could have killed Max instead :-\Quote:
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How did Butler fight for three more years after that?
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Morrison will always be rememberd for the KO loss to Mercer!!! My head still hurts :P
Michael Spinks is a really good example. If you ask someone about Spinks, first answer you'll get is, "that's the guy who KO'd in 91 seconds by Tyson."
Everyone forgets just how good of a fighter Spinks was.
How about Emile Griffith? Best known for his opponent dying in the ring.
I'm sure Tommy's head still hurts also. If Ray did that to him now, a beating like that would knock the AIDS right out of Tommy now.Quote:
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