Who beats Bob Fitzsimmons 160-175?

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  1. Eastpaw

    Eastpaw Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There wasn't a 168 division back in his day. Bob is most known for his move from middleweight to heavyweight and winning a title. I personally think ANY elite heavyweight would easily beat fitz, which is why the question ends at 175. What fighters do you favor over him from middleweight to light heavyweight?

    Discuss.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jim Hall
     
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    Possible Candidates.
    Langford
    Moore
    Charles
    Tunney
    Greb
    Loughran
    All at 175lbs
     
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    mostobviousalt Active Member banned Full Member

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    Henry the handsome Maske
     
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  5. janitor

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    Tell that to the heavyweights of his day!
     
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  6. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Good picks. I do think, though, that Fitz is underrated.
     
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I second "Jim Hall."
     
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  8. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldnt put the house on it, if i were you.
    If forced to pick a contemporary who did (or would) beat Bob Fitzsimmons, I think Mick Dooley would be the better pick. Mick only really seemed to win a no decision 4 rounder (or two) but i do think that their was a period of time where he might have been a reasonable chance to win a prize fight.
     
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  9. Reason123

    Reason123 Not here for the science fiction. Full Member

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    Sullivan also picked Jim Hall to beat Fitz.
     
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