Quote Originally Posted by Bilbo
His next title defense is against Verno Phillips. At 39 he's a year older than Spink's last title defense Rodney Jones.

Before that his last succesful defense was another guy in his late 30's


Why the hell does he manage to get away with scraping the barrel with these crappy defenses against men almost as old as Holyfield and yet a guy like Mayweather can take criticism for choosing 'soft' opponents' in De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton?

Gice Cory credit for choosing decent opp when he challenges for a title but man once he's got one he just likes to line up a parade of stiffs and plod out dull 12 round victories.
I hear you but the problem is that no one of note is interested in fighting him for obvious reasons. No money and he's just not a very easy guy to fight so most guys take another route.

I don't blame him for trying to stay busy and somewhat sharp.