Ike Ibeabuchi vs Bonecrusher Smith

On most nights I'll take Morrison by KO... but we are talking about both at their very best.

Smith was a little taller with a longer reach and he used his size well. Smith was very strong and had good power. I'd give him the edge on chin. He stopped Weaver KO1, Witherspoon KO1, and Bruno KO10. He lost a close decision to M. Frazier and he lost a clear decision to Witherspoon. He held Tyson for 12 rounds (Boneclutcher) and lost a lopsided decision. He was outboxed and stopped by Holmes ( and again when they were both a million years old).

While past prime he dropped Ruddock but got outboxed and eventually KTFO for what seemed like forever. He was also pounded by Moorer for 10 rounds but did last the distance.

Morrison only lost 3 times... LKOby5 Mercer, LKOby1 Bentt, LKOby6 Lewis. He stopped past prime versions of Tillis KO1 and Thomas KO1. He beat an old Foreman by decision. He stopped Hipp, Carl "The Truth" Williams, and Ruddock, and he showed a lot of heart in these fight... broken jaw, broken hand, and a couple of knockdowns.

Morrison was very strong, had great power, and he was quick. His chin was not the best but he overcame being hurt to win on more than one occasion.

I'll take Morrison by KO.

 

I'll take Lewis to win.

 

who said lewis?

i would agree though :good

 

Hookie said Morrison would win. I'll stick with Lewis.

 

ok right, I got all messed up from the thread title, thanks :good

 

I think Ike would win a clear decision

He's faster, a little better defense, higher work rate. I think Ike could take Bonecrusher's shots early and come back to outwork a tiring Smith

 

I like Ike in this one.

 

Me too. Tougher and better durability. But Smith won´t look that bad at the beginning.

 

Ibeabuchi. Lopsided decision.

Smith needs about half the ring to throw that wide looping right hand of his. I think the bout is more of an inside or medium range bout due to the superior workrate of Ibeabuchi. Smith hangs in there until the end but there won't be a late ko here, like he got against Bruno---and he was way behind in that fight & all Frank had to do was make it to the finish line & his hand is raised.