Discussion

The best, worst and wackiest from boxing in Beijing

If you think the glory days of Olympic boxing were spent in Beijing, allow Eric Raskin to knock some sense into you with his list of the best, the worst and the weird from the '08 Games.

Originally Published: August 26, 2008
By Eric Raskin | ESPN.com

With only one bronze medal, no silvers and no golds at Beijing, this was the worst U.S. Olympic boxing team ever.

That's a fact.

This was also the worst overall Olympic boxing competition ever.

That's just an opinion. But it sure feels like a fact.

The computerized scoring system has not only led to wildly unpredictable (or sometimes predictably unfair) results; it has also bled all entertainment value out of the sport.

But just because the boxing in Beijing ...

Read full story

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

MORE BOXING HEADLINES

HOTTEST CONVERSATIONS

ESPN Community »

MOST SENT STORIES ON ESPN.COM

Most Sent »