Randolph Turpin v Mike McCallum ?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Mike McCallum of the Michael Watson ft against Turpin of the Robinson ft ?
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    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I imagine it might look similar to the Olson fight... a clean points win with a few knockdowns sprinkled in for the similarly cagey and skilled Mike McCallum. McCallum's consistency is the biggest issue here, the reason I have trouble imagining Turpin having much success. McCallum never showed up out of shape and could always be trusted to put in a great performance, the same cannot be said for the best opponent Turpin fought by far, a very well aged and risen in weight Ray Robinson. I think Turpin really benefits from being the right man at the right time in terms of upsetting Robinson.
     
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    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    SRR was on his whirlwind European Tour at the time, and had fought 6 fights in 6 weeks, before fighting RTurpin as his 7th fight.
     
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    In agreement there Russ,Mike would put the heat on Turpin and I'm not sure Randy takes it well .Turpin would have rounds of success I imagine but Mike's body work wears him down. I see a tired , fatigued Turpin being dropped in the last couple of round s and Mike getting a unanimous DEC
     
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