Pre-1940 fights with the most impressive displays of technical skills?

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  1. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I'm looking for fights that are available on youtube. Any recommendations?
     
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  2. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Gene Tunney schooling Jack Dempsey

    Billy Conn outpointing Bettina

    Canzoneri beating Chocolate

    Joe Louis incredible punching against Baer

    Schmeling mastering louis in 36
     
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  3. Hannibal Barca

    Hannibal Barca Active Member Full Member

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    I expect Klompton to chime in on this thread with some gems. Until then check out Benny Leonard vs Tendler, Gene Tunney fights, prime Ross, and some Freddie Steele.

    And of course Joe Louis.
     
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  4. SuzieQ49

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    Canzoneri was way ahead of his time
     
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    I have to say, I don’t see Dempsey ever beating Tunney. Boxing master class by Gene Tunney. The way he uses movement to limit his opponents offense by not allowing Dempsey to plant his feet to throw that big left hook is beautiful, and the way he uses his movement to create punching angles and walk Dempsey into right hands.

    Tunney should have hung around for 2 more years and fought sharkey and Schmeling
     
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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  7. SuzieQ49

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    Wow way ahead of their time
     
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  8. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I think these are decent (not complete though).

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  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Excellent choice Seamus. Maybe the best one so far!
     
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    Carnera-Baer
     
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  11. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    What impressive technical skills do you see in these two fights exactly?
     
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  12. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Gibbons looks ahead of his time, technique- and form-wise.
     
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    Blargle mumble mumble Ghost With The Hammer In His Hand! Mumble blergle blargle mumble.
     
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  14. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Not sure what you think it wrong with them.

    Moran shows good infighting and defensive movement.
    Wilde makes a slow start, but later on he looks very good, I remember his head movement looking very good as well.
     
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  15. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    All excellent choices SQ!
     
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