Isiah Thomas

fenix · Post by **fenix** » 28 Apr 2007, 18:11

I've read that Manny Steward is saying Isiah Thomas will be heavyweight champion one day. Is this kid that good or is this one of Steward's few bad calls? I think that Manny is one of the people I have the most respect for in the world of boxing & he isn't prone to outlandish statements (i.e. Roy Jones, Don King), but IMO this might be one. First off Steward said a few years back that Octavio Lara would be a superstar. And that didn't really turn out so well. So Manny has shown a weakness towards over hyping kids that have been in his program for a long time. #2 why is he putting this kind of pressure on such a young kid. I've seen many amateurs who have done quite well as amateurs & just not have the desire or abililty to transfer those skills to the pro game. Is this just wishful thinking on Manny's part or does he think this will motivate Thomas or what's the reasoning behind putting this much weight on a kid so young & unproven. And also does anyone think that Thomas has shown the ability to be worthy of such high praise.

the_boxer · Post by **the_boxer** » 29 Apr 2007, 16:21

YEAH I HAVE SEEN HIM FIGHT AND HE IS THE REAL DEAL SKILL'S FOOT MOVEMNET HAND SPEED BOXING SMARTS ALL HE HAS TO DO IS TRAIN HARD LIKE HE DID WHEN HE WON ALL THOSE 10 OR 11 NATIONALS AND THAT CADET WORLD TORUNAMNET AND I SEE A VERY BRIGHT FUTURE , IF HE WANTS IT HE WILL GET THIER EASY WITH THE SKILL'S HE HAS

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 05 May 2007, 18:13

Isiah Thomas didn't show the skills or desire necessary to back-up Steward's praise. He has skills, but it isn't transferring over to wins at the big tournaments.

the_boxer · Post by **the_boxer** » 05 May 2007, 20:12

he going to show it he was off for a while bb4 the golden gloves and he really he made it to the semi finals in wasn't in all that good of shape wait to u see him in shape and he has wins only about 3 losese in his amatuer carerer

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 08 May 2007, 11:14

the_boxer wrote:he going to show it he was off for a while bb4 the golden gloves and he really he made it to the semi finals in wasn't in all that good of shape wait to u see him in shape and he has wins only about 3 losese in his amatuer carerer

He has had at least 3 losses since last August - U-19, Blue & Gold and NGG. I know he had a couple of losses as a J.O. boxer. What is his senior (open class) record?

the_boxer · Post by **the_boxer** » 08 May 2007, 13:13

when he was a jr , he never lost a national tournamnet he, he's won alot of diffeernt nationals from 12 on up, and about 6 or 7 diff weight classes only lost 3 fights as a senior , i think so far it's 6-3 so his record is about 70 or 80 wins with only 5 losses

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 08 May 2007, 13:36

The overall record is impressive, but we will have to wait and see on his senior success and record.