Gene Tunney versus Wlad Klitschko!

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  1. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    What was so good about Sultan ? A few flashy combo's he threw against two dead men? Did you see the state of Briggs when he beat him to pick up a paper WBO strap?
    The man was 270 pounds and was unable to throw a punch. He retired over health issues right after that fight.

    Iggy then practically sold the title to Wlad. He had already made the choice to get out of the sport due to his religious beliefs and that was clear when he made no effort whatsoever to win . That guy was a bum with stones the size of peanuts.
    Comparing him to Tunny is a complete joke.
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Again, someone please tell me who are the great true heavyweights that Tunney beat and what were their records.

    Again, Wlad defeated over 30 heavyweights, modern-sized heavyweights, with 2 or fewer losses on their records.
     
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  3. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wladimir was more clever and skillful than Tunney, if all other advantages are not enough. Easy KO win.
     
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I dont see Tunney winning this.

    There are very few figthers under 200lbs that I would give a good chance against Wlad, and they all have a key equalizer in terms of firepower.
     
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  5. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I don't think anybody is really picking Tunney in this one.
     
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  6. boxingscience

    boxingscience Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Most certainly not fair LOL.. As great as Tunney was, one of the greatest light heavyweights of all time, he'll just be too small for Klitschko.
     
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  7. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    That Jack Dempsey guy was said to be prety good.
     
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  8. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Klit would only touch Tunney as they touch gloves...klit would lose a lopsided decision...one of Tunney's easiest bouts
     
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  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Succinctly put...this post says it all IMO.
     
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  10. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's a damned shame that you have to remind anybody in the Classic forum of that.
     
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  11. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    The prime version was , the guy who had been out of the ring for 3 years wasn't quite so hot!
     
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  12. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    He was still the second best in the world!
     
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  13. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Isnt it?
     
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  14. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Which is relative,
    Weinert was no4
    Rojas no5
    Renault no6
    Firpo no7
    Maloney no9
    Spalla no 12
    How many of them crack todays top ten?
     
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  15. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    [QUOTE="Senya13, post: 18538016, member: 2084"]Wladimir was more clever and skillful than Tunney, if all other advantages are not enough. Easy KO win.[/QUOTE]Total bull**** opinion. When did Wlad ever put it together and deal with an opponent's follow up onslaught after being decked?
     
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