My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
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My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Not necessarily the best fighters but for me the most talented..
1. Kirkland Laing
2. Herol Graham
3. Naseem Hamed
4. Chris Eubank
5. Joe Calzaghe
6. Carl Froch
7. Kell Brook
8. Lloyd Honeyghan
9. Ryan Rhodes
10.Lennox Lewis (Canadian but to stop argument)/Tony Sibson/Colin Jones tie!!!!!!
1. Kirkland Laing
2. Herol Graham
3. Naseem Hamed
4. Chris Eubank
5. Joe Calzaghe
6. Carl Froch
7. Kell Brook
8. Lloyd Honeyghan
9. Ryan Rhodes
10.Lennox Lewis (Canadian but to stop argument)/Tony Sibson/Colin Jones tie!!!!!!
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Would have to have Howard Eastman in there somewhere at the expense of either Froch or Rhodes.
Imperial Ghosty- Posts : 10156
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Good shout Ghosty....he was a bit laing-like......
Thought young Ryan was special.............Surprised he didn't accomplish more...
Colin Mcmillan was another I expected better things from..
Thought young Ryan was special.............Surprised he didn't accomplish more...
Colin Mcmillan was another I expected better things from..
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Eastman was unfortunate to be around at the sole time in recent years when there was only one world champion at his weight, came up short against Hopkins but acquitted himself very well.
Imperial Ghosty- Posts : 10156
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He was badly managed I think..........Had the size for 168....or above..
But you're probably right... he should be a top 10er...
But you're probably right... he should be a top 10er...
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
He was fairly badly managed but the fight against Joppy was the most frustrating thing about him, got the sense he was a step above but cruised for too much of the fight, proved when he upped the tempo that Joppy couldn't cope and was there for the taking.
Imperial Ghosty- Posts : 10156
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True ghosty..but unfortunately Boxing history is full of guys that didn't seem able to seize the moment...
Better to be an over-achiever like Hatton and Benn..........
Better to be an over-achiever like Hatton and Benn..........
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Very true, underachievers are the most irritating thing in boxing.
Imperial Ghosty- Posts : 10156
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Eastman's problem was not that he was badly managed. He was virtually impossible to manage. He didn't know his value as a contender. Not a very pleasant chap by all accounts.
azania- Posts : 19471
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Colin Mc is a great shout. Had many attributes but for a big punch. Shame his shoulder cost him.
I'll add Errol Christie to that list. Super talented but made Hearns chin Hagleresque.
I'll add Errol Christie to that list. Super talented but made Hearns chin Hagleresque.
azania- Posts : 19471
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Never saw Christie but I'll try to see him in action...
How Graham missed out god only knows..
How Graham missed out god only knows..
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Probably the most talented of the lot.
azania- Posts : 19471
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
In terms of physical talent I think Khan deserves a fair shout.
sittingringside- Posts : 475
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Ashely Crawford.
ONETWOFOREVER- Posts : 5510
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az beat me to it with christie... we all had high hopes til the kaylor fight. That's the one to watch, Truss... tells you all you need to know.
I'll controversisally shout for haye... can't stand him, but not lacking ability
I'll controversisally shout for haye... can't stand him, but not lacking ability
milkyboy- Posts : 7762
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Rhodes and Eubank more talented than Lewis, that's shear nonsense I'm afraid, Eubank couldn't put two punches together, probaly one of the least talented fighters I've seen coming forward. Lewis would be in my top 3 very sound fundamentals to have him at the bottom of your list, I imagine is some sort of tongue in cheek swipe.
tcribb- Posts : 337
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
You're joking right????
Lewis was outboxed by Bruno......sheer size and a half decent jab and right hand won his fights..
Lighter weight guys generally need to be more talented...
Still he'd be in my top 5 Canadian list
Lewis was outboxed by Bruno......sheer size and a half decent jab and right hand won his fights..
Lighter weight guys generally need to be more talented...
Still he'd be in my top 5 Canadian list
TRUSSMAN66- Posts : 40690
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Re: My Ten most talented Brits I've seen in the last 30 years!!!
Good local boxing trainer{still trains} told me Christie has called everyone out bar Bomber Graham,I asked him why because he said I was in Sheffield when Graham dropped him 3 times in sparring.
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