King Solomon?????

[LogDog69]

This guy handed Gatti his first loss in Gatti's 7th professional fight. Solomon never fought again after this. Does anyone know anything about him? :huh

[Brickhaus]

King Solomon is a name that Arturo Gatti would probably like to forget. Or, more accurately, has already forgotten. Not to be confused with the guy who had those mines, King Solomon was a young, up and coming Jr. Lightweight more than a decade ago. However his career was brief. Spanning 4 years and 10 fights, Solomon's career was unremarkable. Well, it was unremarkable until Arturo Gatti showed up on HBO, and became the most exciting fighter in the sport.

On Nov. 17th, 1992, Solomon was to be another victim for a young power puncher who was reminding everyone of a young Roberto Duran. Gatti had won 5 of his first 6 fights by knockout. And these were exciting knockouts that combined speed and power. This fight was supposed to be a showcase for Gatti. Instead, the slick Solomon would box his way to a six round decision.

Gatti has become a crossover star, that even the most ambivalent fan will take time to watch. Solomon would never fight again after that night. He may have made himself unmarketable. He wasn't exactly thrilling, with no knockouts in his brief career. And what manager wants their young fighter thrown in with someone who will just make them look bad. He would never fight again after that win.


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