Sonny Liston vs Gene Tunney

Liston.
I think Liston at his best could have beaten anyone.

 

I would have to go with Liston, but Tunney could have made it interesting.

 

Liston manages to pin Tunney against the ropes and stop him.

 

Tunney's lateral sees him through against Liston not cutting off the ring.

 

Along with young Ali, Tunney is the classic heavy that may just be the worst matchup for Sonny. I think Gene frustrates and out points him. Just doesn't cut the ring off well enough or have the quickness (of hand or foot) to track Tunney down.

 

Gene frustrates him for some rounds but Liston catches up via the jab... especially if planned for the longer route.

 

Agreed.

 

Depends if the ref ****s up the count

 

Tunney was ko'd by Dempsey.

 

I could see Tunney winning some rounds on skill and heart, but I don't think he would be strong enough to last he distance. Liston KO 9

 

Tunney had the skills, the chin, the conditioning and the intelligence to beat Liston, IMO.

 

I think Tunney would make it competitive and last the distance. If he's able to make Sonny angry, thing's could get really interesting. I'd pick Liston by decision in the end.

 

Did Tunney ever beat anyone of Liston's weight, reach & height??

 

Or complexion?