Untapped potential

[Onetime]

I always laugh when people say Zab failed, let's be honest Zab is the reason boxers duck, but I'd rather have Zab's career than be undefeated an have no good names on my resume.

[Boxer4life]

I always laugh when people say Zab failed, let's be honest Zab is the reason boxers duck, but I'd rather have Zab's career than be undefeated an have no good names on my resume.

No i dont think he failed, far from it, he is actually one of my favorites. I just personally think he couldve been THE guy had he stayed on track. He gave floyd and cotto hell, but imagine with only a little more fine tunning, he couldve beat them.

[Violent Demise]

Fernando Vargas was the most talented up and coming fighter I have ever seen and was probably pushed too far and too fast too early.

Vargas was pushed just right. He wasn't rushed. His career pretty much ended when he hurt his back. He was never the same

[Saddo]

I'll also add Joe Calzaghe to the list because after he beat Eubank for the title which was a fantastic win for such a young fighter he was never really showcased or pushed into superfights until 9-10 years later.

which was a waste of years for such a talented fighter IMHO

[Spicoli]

Bert Cooper. Frankie Randall, Zack Padilla.

Poster Boy...

Joan Guzman

[El Kabong]

I'll also add Joe Calzaghe to the list because after he beat Eubank for the title which was a fantastic win for such a young fighter he was never really showcased or pushed into superfights until 9-10 years later.

which was a waste of years for such a talented fighter IMHO

YES! Fight RJJ, Toney, Hopkins during prime years! Calzaghe would have really improved his standing outside of England (hard to believe but true) had he done that win or lose (as long as he was competitive)

[Jerry Rice]

I thought Hopkins was still fighting at an elite level when Joe beat him

[El Kabong]

I thought Hopkins was still fighting at an elite level when Joe beat him

True enough on him

[Onix]

Victor Ortiz

[Violent Demise]

Bert Cooper. Frankie Randall, Zack Padilla.

Poster Boy...

Joan Guzman

That's just wrong. Homeboy was forced to retire

[FinitoElDinamita]

Bert Cooper. Frankie Randall, Zack Padilla.

Poster Boy...

Joan Guzman

It must be frustrating to manage a fighter like Guzman. There was a time when many fans were picking him to beat Pacquiao and maybe he could have under the right condition. With the style that he had, i could see pacman swinging for the fences against this guy..

[Boxer4life]

Bert Cooper. Frankie Randall, Zack Padilla.

Poster Boy...

Joan Guzman

It must be frustrating to manage a fighter like Guzman. There was a time when many fans were picking him to beat Pacquiao and maybe he could have under the right condition. With the style that he had, i could see pacman swinging for the fences against this guy..

I saw guzman fight live against the russian guy whose name i wont try to spell, beating pacqiou is a feat he couldnt dream of accomplishing

[Fenster]

Guzman is 37 and light-years past his best.

Back in the day, when his immense talent covered up his lack of dedication, he looked awesome. I'd have backed him to wipe the floor with Pac not just beat him.

[Britkid]

Zack Padilla

Brilliant call. Anyone who regularly throws 1500ish punches in 12 round fights, catches my attention.

[Spicoli]

Zack Padilla

Brilliant call. Anyone who regularly throws 1500ish punches in 12 round fights, catches my attention.

I had to rewatch him blowing up Meyers and Gonzalez last night. Just a whirlwind! Regardless of losing 5+ yrs early and coming back at 29 he only improved. Still got totally snubbed by ranking for carrying wbo trinket then injured right at a peak. Much harsher circumstances than some dude who blew his career because he opted to put a pipe in his mouth.