Tommy Morrison VS Earnie Shavers who wins and how? - Page 2

bladerunner · 11-25-2012, 07:45 AM

Shootout could go anyway.

Bummy Davis · 11-25-2012, 11:29 AM

I think going into the fight Shavers would know that if he dropped one on Tommy s middleweight chin the fight would be over, with this knowledge I dont think stamina would be an issue, just go for the chin like he did vs Norton

Decker · 11-25-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Absolutely!

Morrison had the ability to fight off the backfoot when he had to, such as against Foreman. Shavers never displayed that ability. Ultimately, the winner is the fighter who can hurt the other first, and finish the job (another thing Shavers lacked, considering his rep). I wouldn't bet on either man, but I'd lean towards Tommy. He generally picked his shots better and had the much quicker hands. The chances of his landing his left before Shavers landed his right are better, I think.

This ^^^
The OP stated:
"...shavers for his right looping overhand and right cross/ being the hardest puncher ever in general."
The hardest puncher ever? Like to date/all time. Uh, NO.

"Also was Tommy the hardest hitting (total power not p4p) white heavyweight ever?"
Short answer, NO. He's up there, but not #1.

Both were top punchers for their eras. One thing is almost for sure - the fight won't go the distance. Winner is first fighter to land a big shot as neither had a top chin. I'd give the edge to Morrison - something like wins 2 of 3.

clinikill · 11-25-2012, 11:50 AM

If Morrison fights a smart fight like he did against Foreman, I think he can knock Shavers out. If he gets careless like he did against Bentt, Shavers scores a knockout.

Quick Cash · 11-25-2012, 12:02 PM

I personally don't believe finishing ability will enter into the equation. Either one could score emphatically on the other. When that happens, a conclusive sequence will follow swiftly enough afterwards.

Morrison is the faster and more technically correct puncher, but his left hook has to land or else he'd be open to an uppercut as he bores in.

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clinikill Journeyman Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 95 vCash: 500	Re: Tommy Morrison VS Earnie Shavers who wins and how? If Morrison fights a smart fight like he did against Foreman, I think he can knock Shavers out. If he gets careless like he did against Bentt, Shavers scores a knockout.
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11-25-2012, 12:02 PM	#20
Quick Cash Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 552 vCash: 1000	Re: Tommy Morrison VS Earnie Shavers who wins and how? I personally don't believe finishing ability will enter into the equation. Either one could score emphatically on the other. When that happens, a conclusive sequence will follow swiftly enough afterwards. Morrison is the faster and more technically correct puncher, but his left hook has to land or else he'd be open to an uppercut as he bores in.
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