Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight...

Benny Blanco · 11-06-2008, 10:03 PM

of all time?....Does he make your top 20 or possibly top10?...or does his many quit jobs prevent you from ranking him in any list of admiration?

Igor · 11-06-2008, 10:22 PM

Not even close to top 25 as far as talent goes IMO. Very good size with solid skills during his prime, but he never had truly great talent or potential. He had real potential to be a good champion though, but his mental weaknesses messed all of that up.

Anybody else giving Ray Austin a very good chance of beating the old Golota tomorrow? He seems to be in very good shape and I think his style should give Golota some big issues. It's pick'em IMO.

MSTR · 11-06-2008, 10:28 PM

Top 20

... Top 10...

Seriously, he is so inconsistent it isn't funny. He never came close to doing anything or showing anything in the ring IMO that would warrant that sort of a rating.

If your talking all time, there are so many other guys who would rank higher, especially when your talking about talent that was never fulfilled to the full extent.

Brooklyn1550 · 11-06-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igor

Anybody else giving Ray Austin a very good chance of beating the old Golota tomorrow? He seems to be in very good shape and I think his style should give Golota some big issues. It's pick'em IMO.

Yes

Benny Blanco · 11-06-2008, 10:32 PM

I guess everything has already been said regarding peoples feelings.

Okay let me try to slightly switch up the question and ask how about of the past 20 years of heavyweight boxing?..Where do you then rank him in terms of talent?

Brooklyn1550 · 11-06-2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENNY BLANCO

Okay let me try to slightly switch up the question and ask how about of the past 20 years of heavyweight boxing?..Where do you then rank him in terms of talent?

On his best night? One of the most talented super heavyweights. Awesome jab when he got it pumping.

smoochp · 11-06-2008, 10:55 PM

my grandfather said that Golata could have been a great Champ and had serious skills, but he is mentally fuck up

He also said that Angel Manfredy would have been good, but he got rid of his first trainer

smoochp · 11-07-2008, 12:20 PM

Austin ko1 was the outcome
Barrera ko4
McCline ud12

sues2nd · 11-07-2008, 01:23 PM

Golota had tremendous talent...but all time top 10 or 20??? NOOOOOO!

Illmatic · 11-07-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoochp

Austin ko1 was the outcome
Barrera ko4
McCline ud12

KO1!!! Again?! hahahahahahahah!

CLEVELAND!

Illmatic · 11-07-2008, 03:06 PM

CHENGDU, China -- Ray Austin of the United States earned a victory over Andrew Golota on Friday when the Polish fighter declined to come out for the second round of their non-title WBC heavyweight bout.

Austin knocked down Golota only 10 seconds into the bout between former title contenders promoted by Don King. Golota hit the deck a second time in the round, but referee Mike Griffin ruled it a slip.

Golota complained of an injury to his left biceps apparently from the first round, officials said.

"It feels great to redeem myself," said Austin, who lost a heavyweight title fight last year to Vladimir Klitschko. "I didn't get to show all that I wanted, but I'm happy I won."

There were three other fights on the card.

In a WBC strawweight title fight, Juan Palacios of Nicaragua won a seventh-round TKO over Teruo Misawa of Japan when the referee stopped the fight 2:28 in the round.

Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico Sammy Ventura of Mexico on a fourth-round TKO of their lightweight fight and Devon Alexander of the United States improved to 16-0 with a fourth-round TKO over Lee Sun-haeng of South Korea.

Alexander is the WBC's No. 1 title contender at super lightweight and is in line for a title fight with Timothy Bradley.

The fight card in Chengdu coincided with a World Boxing Council convention being held in the city.

Benny Blanco · 11-07-2008, 04:42 PM

Why do I fucking hold out hope for Golota?....For some reason I always think he is going to do something productive with his career and quits once again.

Mods it would'nt bother me if you deleted this ridiculous thread, feel free to delete it, because Golota is fucking waste of talent.

Brooklyn1550 · 11-07-2008, 05:05 PM

Golota's done. It's fitting he went out this way.

sues2nd · 11-07-2008, 05:06 PM

Ray FREAKIN Austin.....

Im fucking speachless...honestly.

DanePugilist · 11-07-2008, 05:14 PM

I think he will return once again to redeem himself - mark my words...

11-06-2008, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Benny Blanco I'm Serious Mannn!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 1,424	Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... of all time?....Does he make your top 20 or possibly top10?...or does his many quit jobs prevent you from ranking him in any list of admiration? Last edited by Benny Blanco; 11-06-2008 at 10:25 PM.

11-06-2008, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Igor aka Huki Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 780	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Not even close to top 25 as far as talent goes IMO. Very good size with solid skills during his prime, but he never had truly great talent or potential. He had real potential to be a good champion though, but his mental weaknesses messed all of that up. Anybody else giving Ray Austin a very good chance of beating the old Golota tomorrow? He seems to be in very good shape and I think his style should give Golota some big issues. It's pick'em IMO.

11-06-2008, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSTR More Speed Than Roy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 507	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Top 20 ... Top 10... Seriously, he is so inconsistent it isn't funny. He never came close to doing anything or showing anything in the ring IMO that would warrant that sort of a rating. If your talking all time, there are so many other guys who would rank higher, especially when your talking about talent that was never fulfilled to the full extent.

11-06-2008, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Benny Blanco I'm Serious Mannn!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 1,424	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... I guess everything has already been said regarding peoples feelings. Okay let me try to slightly switch up the question and ask how about of the past 20 years of heavyweight boxing?..Where do you then rank him in terms of talent?

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smoochp PacDbest is the man Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastside Vegas Posts: 3,743	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Austin ko1 was the outcome Barrera ko4 McCline ud12

11-07-2008, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
sues2nd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 484	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Golota had tremendous talent...but all time top 10 or 20??? NOOOOOO!

11-07-2008, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Illmatic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 980	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... CHENGDU, China -- Ray Austin of the United States earned a victory over Andrew Golota on Friday when the Polish fighter declined to come out for the second round of their non-title WBC heavyweight bout. Austin knocked down Golota only 10 seconds into the bout between former title contenders promoted by Don King. Golota hit the deck a second time in the round, but referee Mike Griffin ruled it a slip. Golota complained of an injury to his left biceps apparently from the first round, officials said. "It feels great to redeem myself," said Austin, who lost a heavyweight title fight last year to Vladimir Klitschko. "I didn't get to show all that I wanted, but I'm happy I won." There were three other fights on the card. In a WBC strawweight title fight, Juan Palacios of Nicaragua won a seventh-round TKO over Teruo Misawa of Japan when the referee stopped the fight 2:28 in the round. Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico Sammy Ventura of Mexico on a fourth-round TKO of their lightweight fight and Devon Alexander of the United States improved to 16-0 with a fourth-round TKO over Lee Sun-haeng of South Korea. Alexander is the WBC's No. 1 title contender at super lightweight and is in line for a title fight with Timothy Bradley. The fight card in Chengdu coincided with a World Boxing Council convention being held in the city. __________________ "I'm scared every time I step into the ring, but sometimes you just have to bite down on your mouthpiece and say 'Let's Go.'"

11-07-2008, 04:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Benny Blanco I'm Serious Mannn!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 1,424	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Why do I fucking hold out hope for Golota?....For some reason I always think he is going to do something productive with his career and quits once again. Mods it would'nt bother me if you deleted this ridiculous thread, feel free to delete it, because Golota is fucking waste of talent.

11-07-2008, 05:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Brooklyn1550 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,790	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Golota's done. It's fitting he went out this way.

11-07-2008, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
sues2nd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 484	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... Ray FREAKIN Austin..... Im fucking speachless...honestly.

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DanePugilist Miquel Quesler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In a bubble Posts: 918	Re: Where does Andrew Golota rank on a list of most talented heavyweight... I think he will return once again to redeem himself - mark my words... __________________ "I am a left handed schizophrenic, so I hurt people with my left side, while I silently weep with my right"

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