Emanuel “The Drunken Master” Augustus

[killersheep]

I agree, although Holt could be good.

The beauty of watching Augustus fight is that he makes fights entertaining, I agree that a fight with Holt would be good, but Augustus IMO is a level above.

Augustus is indeed a level above and perhaps I'm overrating Holts potential.

But I do think that Kendall can develop and become quite a good champion, although at the mo, Augustus would dominate him.

You are right on the point that I am considering current skill set, Holt does have the potential to improve, which would change the equation entirely.

[donnydarkoIRL]

The beauty of watching Augustus fight is that he makes fights entertaining, I agree that a fight with Holt would be good, but Augustus IMO is a level above.

Augustus is indeed a level above and perhaps I'm overrating Holts potential.

But I do think that Kendall can develop and become quite a good champion, although at the mo, Augustus would dominate him.

You are right on the point that I am considering current skill set, Holt does have the potential to improve, which would change the equation entirely.

Well on the other hand, by the time Holt reaches his full potential Augustus could (and probably should) be happily retired.

[The Fightfan]

I believe he's shot now.Yes a crazy style that would confuse inexpierenced fighters,but at the top I don't think he could beat anyone now at 140. After his fight with Raiymkulov I thought he'd retire.

[killersheep]

I believe he's shot now.Yes a crazy style that would confuse inexpierenced fighters,but at the top I don't think he could beat anyone now at 140. After his fight with Raiymkulov I thought he'd retire.

Wasn't that a last minute thing for Augustus though? I remember handicapping that fight for the sports book and I had to pull the fight because of the last minute change.

[The Fightfan]

I believe he's shot now.Yes a crazy style that would confuse inexpierenced fighters,but at the top I don't think he could beat anyone now at 140. After his fight with Raiymkulov I thought he'd retire.

Wasn't that a last minute thing for Augustus though? I remember handicapping that fight for the sports book and I had to pull the fight because of the last minute change.

True it was but after his showing it was just horrible. Augustus seems to me a guy who is always in the gym. I think if he wasn't in shape I don't think he would have fought.

[OumaFan]

I don't even like Holt but he'd stink it out and be way way too fast for this version of Augustus IMO. Maybe I'm overrating his shotness if that's a word.

[LEGION]

One of boxing's biggest waste of talent.

Agreed. One of my favorite fighters but I still to this day look at his record and think WTF!!! A real waste of talent but was very entertaining nonetheless. Him and Ward's fight is a classic IMO.

His best days are past him, no doubt. He should hang them up before his losses overtake his wins.

[ssss]

Emanuel Augustus formerly known as Emanuel Burton = one of my favorite ATHLETES to watch = the hardest fight of Floyd Mayweather's career (according to Pretty Boy Floydd himself).

If you've watched him, anything is possible with this guy. Depends on which Drunken Master shows up . . . the yellow belt or the black belt.

Floyd Mayweather said that before he fought Jesus Chavez Jose Luis Castillo etc..........

It wasn't really tough fight Floyd Mayweather dominated him except for one punch that broke Floyd Mayweather's nose but other than that Floyd Mayweather controlled Emanuel Burton quite easily........

But Emanuel Burton's fight with Micky Ward was a classic and was even better than Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward 1 the last round was incredible Micky Ward threw over 170 punches thats just insane.

[Fenster]

I don't want to upset the Augustus love thread.. but maybe he should have been banned from boxing for taking that blatant dive against Allen Vester

[uwey]

Augustus better quit while he is ahead or his nick name will be the Permanent Drunken Master. I wish I was JOKING but I see it coming. Augustus,Gatti,Holyfield. Please stop before U kill yourselves. In 3 years nobody will even be talking about U. Im saying all of this out of kindness.

[bikersk]

He just recently fought here in Aus (3 fights 3 wins). I recorded it 1 think. He danced the whole fight - it was very cool to watch.

[purtyboy]

Oh wow that sucks that he left Brownsville. I always used to see him running around training. It's funny in the gym he would have rap music and just start dancing to get in the mood and train. He trains like he fights dancing around to the beat of the song. Sucks that he left wish you luck bro.

[bikersk]

Oh wow that sucks that he left Brownsville. I always used to see him running around training. It's funny in the gym he would have rap music and just start dancing to get in the mood and train. He trains like he fights dancing around to the beat of the song. Sucks that he left wish you luck bro.

I'me sure he'll be back there soon enough. He had a year off from fighting and he's probably just getting his eye in here. There's plenty more money to be made in the US.

[CFH]

The beauty of watching Augustus fight is that he makes fights entertaining, I agree that a fight with Holt would be good, but Augustus IMO is a level above.

Augustus is indeed a level above and perhaps I'm overrating Holts potential.

But I do think that Kendall can develop and become quite a good champion, although at the mo, Augustus would dominate him.

You are right on the point that I am considering current skill set, Holt does have the potential to improve, which would change the equation entirely.

I have to disagree completely with you guys, Holt would take Augustus to school at this point, as would Malinaggi. I think Torres would stop him. It's been well over a year since Augustus fought anyone substantial, if you consider Kid Diamond to have some substance.