Chip off the ol' block? Or failure to launch?

[SlimTrae]

Only chip off the block I can think of is in American football, the manning family. Dad was good, but both sons won SBs!

[SlimTrae]

I agree on the Ronald Hearns tip. He looks intimidating. 6'3 MW.


I saw him when he was 23-1 take on some dude named Marteze Logan in Detroit, one of the last fights at Joe Louis Arena.

Looking at his record a few minutes ago, he was 26-42 then. Ronald "The Chosen One" went the distance with a fighter that went on an 8 year losing streak. Now he's 26-70 Almost everybody KTFO'd this guy but the "Chosen One."


Wonder how Tommy feels about it. Mofos standing at 5'8 whoopin' his 6'3 inch massive reaching son.

[Dia bando]

We must remember they are not there father's they will be judged by there father's standards by most boxing fans.
Most have big boots to fill some have done it but most will not.

[Rotten Apple]

I like what I seen so far in Tim Tszyu. He seems to have good skills and a real desire to be champion. I think he will be. He destroyed Morgan and dominated Jeff Horn. I'm expecting some what more of a challenge from Dennis Hogan. But still expect Tim to come out on top

[SlimTrae]

We must remember they are not there father's they will be judged by there father's standards by most boxing fans.
Most have big boots to fill some have done it but most will not.

True, but one can question how do legends produce such mediocre children? Watching Ronald Hearns live- he looked so ordinary, it looked as if I could make it the distance with him.

Watching Aaron Pryor Jr, I kinda knew he wouldn't make it anywhere near the top. My reason for stating this is when I met him at IBHOF he seemed like a really nice kid. He's listed at 6'4. For me it was his demeanor. Nothing like the bitter childhood his dad grew up in.
Not stating every fighter should look like they got a mean streak in them -BUT! if they aren't quick with hands, display a high level of knowledge, then what's left?

Jr. is just a nice guy with height & reach advantage, but no killer instinct like his father.



I forgot that Buddy's son boxes as well. James Mcgirt. Edwin Rogriguez had beatan both sons back to back.

[TitoFan]

We must remember they are not there father's they will be judged by there father's standards by most boxing fans.
Most have big boots to fill some have done it but most will not.

True, but one can question how do legends produce such mediocre children? Watching Ronald Hearns live- he looked so ordinary, it looked as if I could make it the distance with him.

Watching Aaron Pryor Jr, I kinda knew he wouldn't make it anywhere near the top. My reason for stating this is when I met him at IBHOF he seemed like a really nice kid. He's listed at 6'4. For me it was his demeanor. Nothing like the bitter childhood his dad grew up in.
Not stating every fighter should look like they got a mean streak in them -BUT! if they aren't quick with hands, display a high level of knowledge, then what's left?

Jr. is just a nice guy with height & reach advantage, but no killer instinct like his father.



I forgot that Buddy's son boxes as well. James Mcgirt. Edwin Rogriguez had beatan both sons back to back.

Here's the thing. It all starts with interests. Like the jock father who wants more than anything for his son to be good at sports... and it turns out the son wants to be a painter/musician instead. So first you've got to check that box. If the kid's not interested... sadly he's just not interested. Support his interests and forget what you envisioned. He'll be the happier for it. Sometimes though, the son feels inner pressure to be like his old man. He may have the desire, but not the skill. He may not have either... just a pressured sense of commitment. It's only when all the planets align (desire, skills, no parental pressure)... that you have that "chip off the ol' block." In rare cases, the son even surpasses his great father.

[Beanz]

Great article here about Campbell Hatton, Ricky's Son. Managed by his Dad by trained by his Uncle Matthew.

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/sto...-into-the-ring