Joe Gans Vs Henry Armstrong

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  1. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I found it surprising that I couldn't find a thread on this.

    Who've you got?

    I'll note the earlier parts of the Nelson fight show Gans jabbing and moving very well. I think I'd give Gans the edge.
     
    BitPlayerVesti, Jan 25, 2019
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  2. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well both are in my top 7 ATG’s, Armstrong at 3 and Gans at 7. Don’t feel like I have enough evidence for my pick but lean towards an Armstrong decision
     
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  3. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Incredibly close fight. I rate Armstrong higher but Gans has fought a similar iron-chinned workhorse in Nelson, though not the same caliber of infighter

    Might take Armstrong by close SD based on aggression and workrate
     
    The Undefeated Lachbuster, Jan 25, 2019
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Armstrong would win most of the rounds IMO.
     
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  5. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Maybe Armstrong but that just shows how great he was...too maybe beat gans
     
    louis54, Jan 25, 2019
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  6. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I think the result may depend on the bout distance.
    12 - 15 rounds I would pick Armstrong clearly IMO, but past that it's harder to see him keep up the frenetic pace for, say, 45 rounds, even with his abnormal conditioning.
     
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  7. Gudetama

    Gudetama Active Member Full Member

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    I'm with you here. ATG P4P I have Armstrong at 4 and Gans at 8. Gun to my head, I'll go for Armstrong.
     
    Gudetama, Jan 26, 2019
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