Quote Originally Posted by Master
I hated Holmes for beating Ali, but went on to look at his record and admired it especially after fights with Holyfield and Mercer. I also hated Hearns for beating Andries but he is now my favourite fighter of the fab 4. I hated Macullum and Julian Jackson for beating Herol Graham and went on to admire and support their careers. I also hated Trinidad for beating Obar Carr and Campus but totally supported him after that. Does anyone have similar experiences?
I hated Hagler for beating Hearns and now I like him. I guess it is like you I see my favorite guy beat, but then later I see the qualities which made him beat my favorite fighter and you have to admire them. Also, when a guy is beat it isn't like he is a bad fighter. Look at Andries who you mentioned. Dennis lost to Hearns, and then went to Kronk and became a better fighter and fought Harding 3 times and won the title 2 more times and even beat Bobby Czyz. Dennis turned out to be in my mind one of the top 10 light heavies of the 80s and early 90s. To this day I think Dennis Andries was the most underrated fighter at 175.. He was seen as crude as most people said, but he had a good jab and was strong and he overwhelmed guys. He even beat a tough fighter named Crawford Ashley in 4 rounds.