Quote Originally Posted by amat
The only fighter I think that has ever damaged their reputation by holding on is Tyson. Honestly, that's about it I think. SP was right, every fighter has stuck around forever so I mean, it's almost expected from fans because when it's gone it's gone. I wasn't around for 80's Tyson, and the only Tyson I ever saw was the beaten down Tyson and I saw him for a looong time, and that's all I can really remember when I think Tyson. Of course he did some other things to tarnish his rep too
You never have a second chance to make a first impression
Alot of boxing fans only saw the Ali who could only talk at Holmes,or the Holmes that plodded around the ring tying to find a way to hurt Tyson,or even the Willy Mays,who couldnt chase down a fly ball at Shea.