....and rachman is so overrated
2006-08-04 20:38:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Don't know much about boxing, but I do know alot about the Russian athletic system. Under Communism, the Russian government in their quest for superiority in every field of endeavor to prove their system "better", extensively tested children. They identified at a very early age those that would excel in various fields, including sports. They started training them when they were elementary school age. They got only rudimentary educations in school subjects, but extensive training in their sport. When Communism collapsed in the USSR, the Russian government, to a more limited extent, continued the system. They choose to concentrate in a few areas, like boxing, gymnastics, weight lifting and winter sports. But this is why, in certain areas, Russians are overwhelmingly superior.
The Chinese still continue this system, sending very small children to gymnastics schools, watersports schools, etc. Which is why you are beginning to see more & more Chinese medalists in the summer games.
2006-08-05 04:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Bartmooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. A lot of the young American heavyweights lack discipline. In Russia boxing is a golden ticket that will get you out of the poor house. And believe it or not, a Russian poor house is a hell a lot worse than an American poor house.
2. Most of our young disciplined great athletes are going into the NBA & NFL.
And Rachman will always be overrated because he knocked the hell out of Lewis.
2006-08-05 02:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by razed58 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How are they better?
Americans have always dominated boxing and always will
No one is overrating Rachman,
If anyone is overated it's the Klitchkos
2006-08-05 09:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Eastern European Fighters are fighting with alot more experience than many give them due to the fact that most of them are from poor villages that are on the edge of survival. But there is hope for the United States besides Rahman and it comes in the form of Calvin Brock who I belive can beat Klitchko and Mascieve
2006-08-05 03:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Legal Eagle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best in the amateur ranks though has to go to the Cubans. And like someone mentioned we have so many sports that are greatest athletes go to the major sports.
There is a rise in interest in boxing though. That kid from Notre Dame--plays DB, with a Polish name--looks like he's gonna be a good one.
2006-08-06 04:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by amish-robot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't say they're better....better trained perhaps. since ali and tyson, the heavyweight division has just been so lame, shallow in talent, and dull. in such a void, the russian mentality of professionalism and preparation rises. hopefully, soon, there'll be a worthy american(hopefully more so we can re-initiate rivalries) heavyweight, who actually trains and maintains a realistic weight, who will "represent" and win back our rightful place in boxing!
2006-08-05 04:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by The Dark Knight 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Americans have taken the game for granted!! Those Russians are fighting to get out of their ghettos!!
2006-08-08 14:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by clifton_woodruff 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did u ever see Rocky 4
2006-08-04 20:51:00 · answer #8 · answered by rnelsunshine8 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The European fighters are taking over...
We are not more in the 70's, 80's & 90's !!
They are good fighters now...
2006-08-05 11:25:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Russia boxing is different from the American theater we call boxing.
2006-08-04 20:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋