For pure passion and dedication to boxing, you couldn't beat Wright. Brad wasn't a politician, but he worked so, so hard. In all my years, I have never seen anyone in boxing work as hard. This has hurt him a lot.
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People are going to have to start giving him credit. He is the best heavyweight out there. Wladimir has established himself as the premier heavyweight in the division. I don't see anything out there on the horizon, even in the amateurs. I think he can dominate until he retires.Emanuel Steward
I said two years ago that the European fighters and the Africans would take control because I hate to say it their amateur system is better than our American system. They're benefiting from that good foundation, and then they're spending more time staying and training over here and getting used to a variety of styles that they don't see in Europe. They're also developing sort of a gangster mentality, whereas before their mental makeup was a little more delicate.
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He'd lean over and whisper to me that this is never going to leave Detroit. He made me promise.
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Anticipation is already at an incredible high for this intriguing heavyweight war. It's the most anticipated fight in the heavyweight division this year, ... I just did an HBO broadcast in Chicago and everybody is talking about it. This fight is creating excitement.
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Oscar is one of the most naturally-gifted fighters I've ever seen. When Oscar fights on his toes, he reminds me of Sugar Ray Robinson. What they have in common is, Ray punched best from his toes, and Oscar punches best from his toes. It's the opposite of what you'd expect and I don't understand it completely, but it has to do with rhythm. When Oscar stands flat-footed, he loses his punching-power.
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I never saw him being successful past 26. His style was strictly youth and instinct, based on driving through people. It never allowed for a long career. All youth and aggression, fighting with your head up front. The second you slow down, for whatever re
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