RIP Pernell Whitaker

Medrick Taylor was there. Now he is broken. A talented boxer

Brilliant vidio, my era.

Greatest Olympic class ever

wow it's beautiful to see these guys fight I remember those days. I know these guys personally Steve McCrory Ricky Womack Frank Tate. bring back a lot of good memories of course Steve and Womack no longer with us

@kennybrown5824

3 жыл бұрын

Steve mccrory was the best flyweight ever

@KHayes666

2 жыл бұрын

McCrory, Womack and now Sweat Pea. Very sad

This is actually day 1 (July 6th) of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Box-Offs, not the Trials. The Trials were back on June 6-10, 1984. Just to clarify.

@duftyboxing

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Didn't know Whitaker had such a tough time making the team. My first coach is coaching Craig Payne here. Payne gave Biggs all he could handle and Biggs was fortunate to get the Decision imo. Both him and the other coach, Dick Quinton are still coaching to this day! Mr. Quinton is 88, and Paul Soucy is 83. I belive the team won 9 or 10 Gold medalist in L.A., of course Russia, Cuba, and some other countries weren't there.

GREAT job keep doing what you are doing loving your site great classic fights

Wow what a gem of a find, many many thanks..I Remember the 84 Olympics and especially the boxing. Holyfield showed his tenacious ability to keep on coming with those famous last hooks, his greatness was showing even in the amateurs. Tyson was unfortunate in this but he sure made up for it, within 4 years he was would Heavyweight champion. Biggs had so much potential but his career was rushed I think. Whittaker was ring genius (RIP the sweet pea) and Meldrick at 17 was the most gifted (So sad he is in such poor condition now) but unfortunately he peaked when a prime Chavez was was at the top. Breland had so much potential, I felt his style and physical frame would been more beneficial if he had been a Kronk gym fighter than going with the Duvas. Also, what a good boxer Tate was, but he just never had that longevity in his career to be a great. Enjoyed this so much.

@josephwareham5691

2 жыл бұрын

Both Biggs and Tate fell victim to the streets with drug addiction ruining their boxing careers .

@duftyboxing

Жыл бұрын

Breland actually did train at krone in the mid 90's towards the end of his career. He was still very impressive in sparring. Not sure if he had any fights representing krone though, or if he just retired.

6 future Hall of Fame boxers amazing

Thx for uploading, never seen this before

Do you maybe have that rubber match betwine Holyfield and Womack? I must say this is a masterpiece... Great work :)

Probably a dumb question but are the Trials/box-offs for the open public or is this a closed door event just for Boxing/media personnel? I know I'd have to wait a few years but attending this looks like fun.

@duftyboxing

Жыл бұрын

Open to public

Hey I have a question, how come Evanders reach here is listed at 75 and 3/4 inches, but later as a pro it's listed at 77 or 77 1/2?

@gregorybrown9729

5 жыл бұрын

He wasnt finish growing he was just a kid

@gregorybrown9729

5 жыл бұрын

Yea 22 your still a kid

@gregorybrown9729

5 жыл бұрын

@Mike J exactly you made my point

@lukailic5439

4 жыл бұрын

@James W Holy here was 6'1 but he keep growing to 6'2 1/2, and ofcourse the reach also...

What boxer was disqualified for knocking out south Korean at the break.

well cus got the last laugh howie

Howard said Tyson wasnt fast?

@duftyboxing

Жыл бұрын

Right, I think it's because most guys with that built weren't. Most would disagree.

Wow 1984 almost 40 yrs ago

Mark Breland was tall and lanky I want to gain weight I have a similar build he was fast though

Ronald Reagan was the president in 84

@duftyboxing

Жыл бұрын

He did more to kill the working/middle class than any other President. He was a Union buster.

it's funny how there are no white kids competing

@wagnerrr23

4 жыл бұрын

Really? At 17, Minsker lost a split decision to one of the best, Taylor. Am

@mr.t658

3 жыл бұрын

ok couple white guys thats it

@kevinryan6480

2 жыл бұрын

The guy who fought Whitaker

@kevinryan6480

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. T are you racist ? Sounds about right

@kevinryan6480

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. T would be the first one crying racism if someone said the opposite in his direction