Posted by Garcia on October 05, 1998 at 09:32:24:
Yeah. I saw it. Genaro's quitting took me away from enjoying Floyd's victory though. What's with fighters quitting now. Is that a new thing or what? It just makes me appreicate guys like Gatti and Holyfield all the more.

I think Manfredy vs Mayweather will be a good one. Either of these guys would be a good fight for Hamed too.

Posted by Crossbones on October 06, 1998 at 08:05:25:
Each of these guys (Manfredy. Mayweather and Naseem)
Have one outstanding trait each. Manfredy-technique , Mayweather-Speed,
Naseem-Power. Which one of these abilities do you think is the
most important.

Posted by Tim_down-under on November 16, 1998 at 12:27:44:
I'm very impressed with Manfredy, but as yet havent seen Mayweather fight, but the way I heard he took apart Hernandez, I hope "El Diablo" puts him on the deck for the 10 count!

Posted by Russ on October 27, 1998 at 06:20:24:
That's a tough one, Bones. I guess the only answer, is it depends on how you use your 'trait'. Hamed's power can bail him out of virtually any situation. But on the other hand, it can also get him into trouble. He runs the risk of depending on his power TOO much. Also, he is often off-balance quite often after throwing those big shots. It hasn't cost him yet, but there have been a few close calls.

I would say that Manfredy's technique is, arguably, the most valuble trait. But only because of the total package that Angel represents. His trait is packaged by good power, a phenominal chin, and a very good attitude. He seems to have the mental toughness that a boxer at this level needs. The same cannot be said for Mayweather (yet).

Hmmn, I guess I never really answered your question very well (at all???). I suppose that if you were going to start training a young guy from scratch, then power would be the most desirable of the 3 traits that you mentioned. Power is the only trait that cannot be taught. Tough question, all around.

Posted by Bruno Gumpka on October 11, 1998 at 20:22:40:
The Gumpster was ringside for Hernandez-Mayweather. This kid is the goods! I will respectfully disagree with Mr. Bakich re: Genaro not winning a round - virtually every judge, ref or other boxing official ringside (Gump included) gave Genaro the 1st round by a whisker. Nobody gave him another. Genaro boxed like hell then FOUGHT like hell! Didn't make any difference WHAT he did - Mayweather is THAT good! As far as being a human being, Genaro wins that one - I spoke to him for a while in the casino earlier in the afternoon. Nice guy. Excellent champion. The king is dead, long live the king!

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