Guys we thought were bums but turned out great

[brocktonblockbust]

Slim said it. Cotto and Coffee surprised me too.

Froch is also a great example.

[SlimTrae]

Froch is also a great example.

When Jermain Taylor dropped Froch.... Sitting on his bum, as if to contemplate it was now or never.
Excellent composure for Froch. I started taking Froch a bit serious.

[Xwetie]

still think wilder and broner are wimps...

Erik skogslund doing great,
I didn't like thurman at first, he really changed my views of him.

[Master]

Johnny Nelson was shite but became a decent champion in the end.

[superheavyrhun]

Tyson Fury is a really good example. Some of his early defensive work was absolutely atrocious, but they brought him along at just the right pace, and I think the knockdown v Firtha really brought it home to him that you can't win with just attack.

I think that as much as I don't really like them, Derry Matthews and Ricky Burns have both achieved a whole lot more than their early careers might have suggested.

Sakio Bika came to my attention drawing with Beyer then losing to Calzaghe, and he always just seemed a rough, awkward back pain of a fighter, but I have to admit I'm impressed with what he went on to achieve.

[Spicoli]

Wouldn't say great but Pendleton has to get a nod. Steve Robison came in 14-9 and went on a decent run.

[gest12645]

We will revive this topic in a few years and add Jorge Kahwagi