Max Baer vs Tommy Morrison

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  1. BrutalForeman

    BrutalForeman Active Member Full Member

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    Both in prime form.
    I think Max KOs him
     
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    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think it's 50/50 but Baer's better chin may be the difference.
     
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    I would think Morrison could hurt Max , but Baer battles through to stop him .
     
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    Morrison could easily knock him out clean with a single monster hook being the loser until this point
     
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    I think Morrison was a much more scientific and skilled fighter than baer, but equal power, Baers cast iron chin may make all the difference in the world here since Morrison had a glass chin. Either max by k.o. or t.k.o. or tommy on points
     
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    Baer did not have "iron" chin. He had a good one but he got stopped badly by louis in only 4 rounds
     
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    Hm, I will go with Morrison on points. Boxing like he did Foreman instead of trying to bang with Max knowing his reputation.
     
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    Baer
     
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    Baer quit ,fully conscious against Louis.
    "Nobody took it like Max Baer".Joe Louis.
     
  10. BCS8

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    Morrison could actually box.

    Baer ... not so much.

    I'd favour Morrison with the caveat that Baer could take it and Tommy couldn't.
     
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    Morrison was more orthodox but Baer was more skilled.
    Morrison gets crushed.
     
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    Have you ever seen Baer fight? :thinking:
     
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    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    Yes.
     
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    In what respect was Baer, in your opinion, more skilled than Morrison in? I'm genuinely curious to know.
     
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    baer would knock the HIV smack right out of Tommy. Morrison has faced nothing like him and persevered.