How much hope did the Brits have for Audley and what went wrong?

I have a timeline for boxers, that may or may not be accurate.

Some boxers peak early and decline fast
Some boxers peak early and decline slow
Some boxers peak around the expected time and decline fast.
Some boxers peak around the expected time and decline slow.
Some boxers peak late and decline slow.
Some boxers peak late and decline fast.

Audrey for me was number 1. He was exceptional for a while then just declined. After his first loss, most lost hope in him and most were right. He just declined rapidly from there.

Kinda off topic but does anybody remember this infamous Ring Magazine cover

http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/thumb/...px-2004Mar.jpg

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Originally Posted by TigerFan

Kinda off topic but does anybody remember this infamous Ring Magazine cover

http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/thumb/...px-2004Mar.jpg

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i dont like slagging audley coz i like him

he did a lot for the sport in britain and i also like watching him fight

thing is he had all the skills and its understandable that the ring viewed him as highly as they did

i dont think ive ever seen a fighter so unwilling to get involved especially when he has so many physical advantages over his opponents

even andre dirrell is a bit more willing

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Originally Posted by TigerFan

Kinda off topic but does anybody remember this infamous Ring Magazine cover

http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/thumb/...px-2004Mar.jpg

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That's so depressing hahaha

So Audley disrespected Mark TKO? He can’t be all that bad then. :)

What do you mean "what went wrong"? Audley is still on his journey to the heavyweight title. 2013 is going to be a massive year for him, you just watch.

thought he was shit winning gold - always looked terrified of getting hit - I had no hope for him

No wonder he failed! None of you god damn limeys had any faith in him! ;D

Poor guy!