Does Mike McCallum have the tools and guile...?

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  1. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    to last 15 rounds with Archie Moore?
     
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    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think so. He was never in undue trouble with either RJJ at LHW or Toney at CW. He was very hard to hit clean and had a truly strong chin.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Agreed.. Excellent defense, solid chin, good stamina and a ***** to try and hit flush..
     
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    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    bump.
     
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  5. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Yes definitely.
     
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    He had a great chin and solid defensive mechanisms. Most likely he could last 15 rounds but there would be no doubt about the winner of such a contest.

    If he wanted to win, he would have to risk a KO loss. Moore, in his day, could KO pretty much anybody. He had heavyweight power and an instinct for finishing fights.

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  7. Berlenbach

    Berlenbach Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He could survive. I don't think he'd win though.
     
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  8. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Guys thanks for the answers...Good to see you Great A. :good
     
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    Great to have GreatA back.
     
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He could survive, not win.
     
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  11. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Prime McCallum could win, it's just trying to match them at a weight that suits both because McCallum is past his best at 175, maybe 160 next day weigh in?
     
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  12. lufcrazy

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    Fighting at MW Mike easily has enough to beat Moore. Moore lost a lot of fights although to very good opposition usually defeating them in return.

    At MW it's a very even match up.
     
    lufcrazy, Dec 23, 2015
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    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    McCallum could do it all, I've no doubt he's going the distance with Moore
     
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    By my reckoning the following scored unavenged victories over Moore

    Ali
    Patterson
    Marciano
    Charles
    Burley
    Booker
    Wade
    Yarosz

    McCallum would certainly not look out of place on that list.
     
    lufcrazy, Dec 23, 2015
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