10. Mike Jones
The 6ft welterweight had all the physical skills to be top welterweight. But defeats to Randall Bailey and unknown Jaime Herrera proved too much.
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9. Riddick Bowe
Former heavyweight champion could have been the best of his era. But heavy weight gaining between fights worsened his skills.
8. Matt Korobov
The former amateur standout had to skillset to be a dominate middleweight. But the 33-year-old got stopped by Andy Lee in his only world title challenge.
7. Nassem Hamed
Hamed could have been one of the best ever. But after losing to Marco Antonio Barrera the world never saw the same prince again.
6. Odlanier Solis
Arguably the most naturally gifted heavyweight in the division. But lack of dedication and back-to-back losses to Tony Thompson signalled the end for the talented Cuban.
5. Mohammad Abdullaev
Former 2000 Olympic gold medallist struggled when he turned pro, losing to Miguel Cotto, Andreas Kotelnik and Emmanuel Clottery.
4. Guillermo Rigondeaux
One of the best amateurs ever, Rigondeaux is so good that no one wants to take the risk. With his style being unattractive plus long spells of inactivity, Rigondeaux may just fade into the distance.
3. Meldrick Taylor
Taylor looked like a multiple world champion in waiting. But after his physically draining and damaging first fight with Julio Cesar Chavez, Taylor’s talent diminished.
2. Yuriorkis Gamboa
Another Cuban on the list. The 34-year-old has seen his remarkable talents diminish through long spells of inactivity.
1. Edwin Valero
27 knockouts from as many fights without a loss, Valero’s talents were unquestioned. The former two weight world champion looked destined to go down in history, but inner demons got the better of him.
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