Michael Spinks vs Jack Sharkey

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Spinks can come in at whatever weight you think would best suit him.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 16, 2019
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    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Spinks UD on superior power, speed, consistency and overall athleticism against Sharkey's superior ring generalship
     
    The Undefeated Lachbuster, Oct 16, 2019
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    What weight wuld you have Spinks come in at?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 17, 2019
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    Probably heavyweight
     
    Eye of Timaeus, Oct 17, 2019
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    195-205
     
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    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Spinks before his knees started falling apart was a lot more consistent so I’d have to with Spinks as the favorite, but if Sharkey shows up focused it could go either way.
     
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    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sharkey at his best wins going away.
     
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    Spinks >>>>>
     
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    Spinks beats the **** outta him. 7/8 rounds
     
    KeedCubano, Oct 18, 2019
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    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm a big Sharkey fan but favour Spink's unorthodox style here, could be a great fight though.
     
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    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I've never thought a lot of Spinks as a heavyweight, Sharkey beats him late
     
    Reinhardt, Oct 21, 2019
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    Technically speaking, Sharkey would be a cruiser by modern standards. So if you think that Spinks would have done well or perhaps even been an ATG at cruiser, then you have to give him a good chance vs cruiser sized heavies.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 21, 2019
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