It's always good to be vindicated.
I be knowing what the fuck I be talking about.... And while some people recognize it....a lot of motherfuckers just don't think I be knowing.
I've maintained for years that Mike's decline started when Rooney left. Way before he ever lost to Douglas. I've consistently argued this point over like 7-8 boxing forums and Facebook groups... Shit crazy...
People think I be pulling shit out my ass but here is one of the most intelligent fighters to ever get in the ring...a man who was considered the best heavyweight in the same generation Mike existed.... And he says Mike ain't look human until Rooney left...
I keep telling people, Mike with Rooney was the closest thing to perfection we as humans will ever see. And they never lived up to his full potential because Rooney left Mike at 21.
If Rooney stays with Mike his entire career..... How we look at his legacy would be dramatically different.
Imagine Mike at a full mature 25-30 fighting under Rooney..... Dude would have destroyed holyfield Moorer Lewis bowe
He would have clipped big George for coming out of retirement
He woulda prolly killed tua and Ruiz
Shit would have been different.... So much different.
10 more years with Rooney and Mike would have universally been considered the best to ever do it...
Who the fuck PEAKS at 21?
We got 21 year olds now who ain't ready for the next level.