Who is the most unlucky fight around, there are few guys who come to mind who if just given the right fights or not had some poor decisions go against them they could have been so much more
A few names to get going..
John Ruiz - He has had a lot of opportunities and yes he is not the best guy to watch but 5 of his 7 losses have been desperately close points decisions and he also has a draw. If those decisions had gone his way he could be a lot richer than he is an be held in a much higher light.
David Tua - Despite an impressive record of 49-3-1 he has only ever had 1 title shot
Glen Johnson - Lost so many fights he should have won, should be financially secure but still has to fight on at the age of 40
Vitali Tyspko - Robbed against Jeff Lacy a fight that could have lifted him into contention, also lost a desperately close decision against Chanet in his home town (France). Avoided fighter who is now running out of time at 32.
Josua Clottey - Only now at 31 is he finally getting some recognition, was beating Margarito until hampered by a hand injury and Disqualified against Baldomir his only two loses, 34-2 but only ever had 1 title shot.
Michael Jennings - 33-1 only loss by split decision, (debatable) never given an opportunity to step up in class despite being capable, now 30 years old and on the slide
Ajose Olusegun - One of the most talented guys around, but is just not being given the right fights, what for his name because as soon as he does he will shock the world, 28 needs a big fight before it is too late.
Sergio Gabriel Martinez - Record of 43-1-1 his only loss to Antonio Margarito, won an IBF eliminator back in April 07, since had 4 wins and still no title shot, currently on an unbeaten run of 27 fights, not lost in 8 years, one of the most avoided guys around.
Chris John - Unbeaten in 42 fights, beaten fighter such as Juan Manuel Marquez, but never even mentioned in any P4P lists, still not been given a big fight in the States
Gerry Pensola - Finally getting some recognition for the 35 year old 2 weight world champion 4 of his 6 losses were by split decision.
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