Tony Tubbs vs. Corrie Sanders

[mr. magoo]

Originally Posted by Bummy Davis

Sanders had much more dangerous power and faster hands than Witherspoon both men were not always in the best condition to say the least.

I think their punching power was of two different varieties. Witherspoon had a slower, heavier type of punch, whereas Sanders had fast precision. Both were effective, depending on the type of opponent they were fighting. I don't think there is any way to accurately gauge how hard either of them hit.

[lefthook31]

Yes Sanders was a faster snappier puncher, but I think Spoon was a much better fighter. Tubbs was pretty dam slick at his best, Sanders would have problems as Spoon did hitting him cleanly.

[mr. magoo]

Originally Posted by lefthook31

Yes Sanders was a faster snappier puncher, but I think Spoon was a much better fighter. Tubbs was pretty dam slick at his best, Sanders would have problems as Spoon did hitting him cleanly.

Probably true.

I don't know about you, but personally I think Corrie Sanders gets underrated around here though. I'm not trying to make the guy out to be a great fighter, but I do think he was better than some give him credit for.

[ironchamp]

Originally Posted by PowerPuncher

A southpaw straight left is completely different punch to a orthodox left hook and Sanders isn't stylistically comparable to Tyson in anyway.

I think Sanders does well enough in the first 2rounds before fading to be thoroughly outboxed and perhaps stopped late

Agreed, its hard to compare left hooks from Southpaw and Orthodox fighters but in terms of ability Tyson is better.

Sanders was never really a polished fighter. He had quick hands and good power but his technique and conditioning was always going to keep a level below top contenders.

Tubbs would box his ears off especially when Tony was at his best.