Henry Cooper v John Conteh

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In John's heavyweight days,he weighed roughly the same as Henry,before he moved down to the 175 lb division. Who would win this one ?
     
  2. skel1983

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    Is this a serious question? Conteh would beat Cooper badly.
     
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    Conteh would dominate.
     
  4. Stevie G

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    A very serious question.skel. Potentially a very competitive match up.
     
  5. Claypole

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    Shouldn't this question be asked in the Classic forum?
     
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    Cooper was not as good as Saad and Conteh was past prime there.

    The best Conteh (Finnegan I?) beats him, easy decision.
     
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    Seeing as it features two Brits I would say no mate :good
     
  8. Claypole

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    Fine, but don't blame me when the Brit forum is awash with fantasy match ups from the past.
     
  9. Stevie G

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    :good That was my rationale !
     
  10. Stevie G

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    I see John scoring a clear,but hard fought decision. Providing Henry does n't cut up too badly.
     
  11. GazOC

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    I think theres enough room on the Brit forum for a few fantasy matchups as well as the same old moaning about this weeks Ringside, Primetimes latest PPV or the weekly "Jim Watt must go" threads we currently have.
     
  12. wrimc

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    :lol:

    In all seriousness there isnt really that much of a size difference between the two and as much of a great battler that Cooper was I think Conteh would slowly pick him apart would probably take it on a solid points decision 10-5.
     
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    I don't mind the odd thread like this, but you of all people know what it might lead to. John Conteh today, you know who tomorrow, I don't need to mention any names...
     
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    I've seen Conteh-Calzaghe enough that I have my vitriol prepared.

    Those threads don't tend to last two long nowadays ;-)
     
  15. wrimc

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    Im glad everybody came to an agreement on that one Calzaghe wins everytime :deal