Michael Grant "comeback"

Mr Big · 08-07-2007, 05:49 PM

Just read on fightnews that former world heavyweight title challenger Michael Grant is slated to face 7'0" punching bag Julius Long in a "battle of the giants" on August 23rd in West Virginia. This will be his second fight in less than two months, following a previous two year hiatus from the sport.

Who knows? Maybe Big Mike is considering another run at a heavyweight title. Time will tell...

mh2365 · 08-07-2007, 06:02 PM

Comeback would imply that he has been there before!

a87star · 08-07-2007, 06:08 PM

Michael Grant should be able to knock out Julius Long within the first three rounds but once he starts fighting upper level competition again, his china chin will be exposed.

Mr Big · 08-09-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mh2365

Comeback would imply that he has been there before!

By "comeback", I simply meant, "resuming one's career."

In all fairness, Michael Grant was a decent heavyweight. Good skills, but no chin. He did challenge THE heavyweight champion of the world at the time, Lennox Lewis, back in 2000, although he was crushed inside of two rounds while Lewis held and hit.

I'm no Michael Grant fan, but he seems to be a decent guy, and he didn't attempt to take the "easy" way to a title by challenging a weaker belt holder the way that Roy Jones Jr. (vs John Ruiz) did, and Samuel Peter (vs Oleg Maskaev), is trying to do. I wish him all the best.

Romultiltus · 08-09-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Big

Just read on fightnews that former world heavyweight title challenger Michael Grant is slated to face 7'0" punching bag Julius Long in a "battle of the giants" on August 23rd in West Virginia. This will be his second fight in less than two months, following a previous two year hiatus from the sport.

Who knows? Maybe Big Mike is considering another run at a heavyweight title. Time will tell...

I actually saw the Sam Peter / Julius Long fight live back in April 2006 @ Mohegan Sun. Long's ring entrance included climbing over the top rope of the ring which lasted longer than the fight. At 2:35 of Rnd 1, Long chose to fold his body backwards over the top rope in an attempt to get away from Peter's wild punches. Needless to say, that strategy didn't work and he was KO'd. Without support from the ropes, the fight wouldn't have lasted that long.

If it takes Grant more than 3 rounds to get rid of Long, he should rethink his "comeback" and retire for good.

Mad Bomber · 08-19-2007, 10:42 PM

Another bad idea.

Greg

hamed · 08-20-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Big

By "comeback", I simply meant, "resuming one's career."

In all fairness, Michael Grant was a decent heavyweight. Good skills, but no chin. He did challenge THE heavyweight champion of the world at the time, Lennox Lewis, back in 2000, although he was crushed inside of two rounds while Lewis held and hit.

I'm no Michael Grant fan, but he seems to be a decent guy, and he didn't attempt to take the "easy" way to a title by challenging a weaker belt holder the way that Roy Jones Jr. (vs John Ruiz) did, and Samuel Peter (vs Oleg Maskaev), is trying to do. I wish him all the best.

Good points & with some of the HW champs we have, who's to say he couldn't win one of the titles?

Syd Thrift · 08-22-2007, 01:41 AM

Hey, I like Julius Long. No, he's not all that good - a 7 footer who prefers not to stick you with his jab and instead fight inside, what's the point of that? - but come on, guys. He's Grant Long's brother. They should bring Mark Gastineau out of retirement and make a special belt for freaks of nature and people from other sports. Perhaps some boxing board could allow Pacman Jones to fight for it.

IceTea · 08-22-2007, 07:21 AM

I didn't mind Michael Grant. He at least came to the ring is shape and tried hard. He just didn't have the durability of a champ.

Mr Big · 08-24-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hamed

Good points & with some of the HW champs we have, who's to say he couldn't win one of the titles?

Thank you.

And speaking of HW champs, there are no less than 15 guys parading around as "heavyweight champion of the world" right now. And yes, Mr. Grant would have an excellent shot to beat many of them.

Here is a continuation of the list that myself and several others began some time back. Check it out!

WBA/GBO/GBA - R. Chagaev
WBC - O. Maskaev
IBF/IBO/GBF/WBFed. - W. Klitschko
WBO - S. Ibragimov
WBF - A. Sosnowski
IBC - T. Bonin
NBA - Sh. Williams
UBC - C. Ojeda
WBB - A. Sidon
WBE - R. Calloway
TWBA - M. Wach
WAA - G. Pukall
WBCom. - J. Quinonez
GBU - A. Varakin
WBBureau - Sh. Briggs

The following 8 organizations' "world" heavyweight championships are vacant:

WBU
IBA
GBC
IBU
UBO
UBA
WTBF
NABC

With no less than 28 sanctioning organizations currently crowning "world" champions, I believe that it's safe to say that there has never been an easier time in history to be a "world" heavyweight titlist. Kind of makes you miss the days when you could hold the WBA and WBC belts and be "undisputed." The sad thing is, that, avid boxing fans are among the few who recognize the merits of one championship vs another. What a day in which we live...

Thunder · 08-24-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Big

The following 8 organizations' "world" heavyweight championships are vacant:

WBU
IBA
GBC
IBU
UBO
UBA
WTBF
NABC

I demand a title shot!

IceTea · 08-25-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

I demand a title shot!

Me too! I actually weigh over 200.

Mr Big · 08-25-2007, 05:34 AM

I think that it would be fun for someone to actually pursue this. One fight, and it's a "world" title shot! I am actually really good friends with a "real" reigning world champion, who is also a part-time boxing trainer. Living in Tennessee, I'm certain that getting a license would be no problem. I'm currently tipping the scales at a fairly fit 230 lbs...

Look out Wlad! (LOL!) Actually, I'm eyeing WAA kingpin Gene Pukall. (14-11-2). Better yet, another fighter making their pro debut for one of the vacant titles who is as clueless as me.

Wonder who has the best looking belt?

08-07-2007, 05:49 PM	#1
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,238	Michael Grant "comeback" Just read on fightnews that former world heavyweight title challenger Michael Grant is slated to face 7'0" punching bag Julius Long in a "battle of the giants" on August 23rd in West Virginia. This will be his second fight in less than two months, following a previous two year hiatus from the sport. Who knows? Maybe Big Mike is considering another run at a heavyweight title. Time will tell... __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17

08-19-2007, 10:42 PM	#6
Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	Another bad idea. Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep

08-22-2007, 07:21 AM	#9
IceTea Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sherrill, NY Posts: 9,847	I didn't mind Michael Grant. He at least came to the ring is shape and tried hard. He just didn't have the durability of a champ. __________________ Don't worry, be happy! Women's Boxing Cyber Boxing Zone Philadelphia Boxing Boxrec Ross Boxing https://boxingjones.com/

08-25-2007, 05:34 AM	#13
Mr Big All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,238	I think that it would be fun for someone to actually pursue this. One fight, and it's a "world" title shot! I am actually really good friends with a "real" reigning world champion, who is also a part-time boxing trainer. Living in Tennessee, I'm certain that getting a license would be no problem. I'm currently tipping the scales at a fairly fit 230 lbs... Look out Wlad! (LOL!) Actually, I'm eyeing WAA kingpin Gene Pukall. (14-11-2). Better yet, another fighter making their pro debut for one of the vacant titles who is as clueless as me. Wonder who has the best looking belt? __________________ The M.O.B. Isaiah 54:17 Last edited by Mr Big; 08-25-2007 at 05:35 AM.

08-07-2007, 06:02 PM	#2
mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	Comeback would imply that he has been there before!

08-07-2007, 06:08 PM	#3
a87star Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,850	Michael Grant should be able to knock out Julius Long within the first three rounds but once he starts fighting upper level competition again, his china chin will be exposed.