He was 43-0 against mostly weak opposition and never fought outside Thailand, but he did beat a few solid fighters along the way including Hugo Soto. Even though his "title" reign isnt too highly reguarded, he rarely gets any mention. Any thoughts on him?
Nothing special in terms of boxing. Decent, but never stepped it up. Would've been nice to see him in with some real tests, matched softly in comparison to most Thai's. Here he is splitting a series with Veeraphol Sahaprom when both were Nak Muay; watch Samson destroy Sahaprom first with punches (sparked!), and then get destroyed himself with punches (great catch by the ref'!) [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXy0ndjTe-w&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLDCECF1C15231CA27[/ame]
Saw him today for the first time, against young Philippino named Roberto Moreno. It was first of their two fights. Pinoy was able to box pretty well for the first 4 rounds - but then Samson's pressure got to him and poor fella got absolutely pummeled. Thai looked like He had some limitation, but He was definitely capable and had some very good qualities. He was relentless, very physical, good on the inside - and heavy handed. He did look a bit like Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, but maybe more of a close-range fighter. I think He certainly was a world level competitior who could've won a title. Just looking at his resume, He beat some guys that would go on to win world titles (Hugo Rafael Soso, Cruz Carbajal), Former (Alexander Makhmutov, Genaro Garcia), as well as future (Diosdado Gabi) world title challangers, plus Jess Maca - twice - who was one of the best gate-keepers of his era and soon after losing to Samson would go on on a run that should've gotten him a world title shot. It's unfortunete He was comfortable defending minor title at home. We could've seen some great fights with him for the genuine titles.
Samson Dutch Boy Gym...he was a very good fighter in Muay Thai when his name was still Samson Isaan,but in boxing? He fought mediocre oppositions
He wasn’t even 100% Dutch. I have to dock him points for appropriation. Imagine some boxer from the Netherlands feeding on soft opposition and calling himself Samson Thai Boy Gym … there’s be a reckoning.
