Quote Originally Posted by Trainer Monkey View Post
Thats actually a common misconception.

Ricky hasn't fought the way he has for his entire career.
At domestic, European and even lower world level he was a fleet footed volume puncher with a great left hook to the body.
Of course Amateur and Pro are different animals,and he hasnt fought that way in many a moon[/quote]
For Rick's first Thirty Professional fights he was all speed.
Have a look at the Tackie, Magee, Holbaek-Pedersen and his domestic fights.