Dempsey of Nonpareil vs Douglas of Tokyo

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  1. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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    The version of Jack Dempsey that lit up the Nonpareil Sky vs the Tokyo Douglas that sent shockwaves across the globe.

    Two peak versions. Obviously Dempsey goes down as the greater fighter, but Douglas, particularly on this night, had the attributes to negate Dempsey's strengths; which were Tysonesque.

    I think this could be closer than what many of the old heads in here will think.

    Discuss.
     
  2. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Surprised to see Tokyo Buster Douglas in a match instead of fat Douglas.
     
  3. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Welcome back to classic forum

    You already made the nonpareil joke btw

    https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/how-would-marvin-hagler-have-fared-in-the-70s-80s.619537/
     
  4. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Even is we assume the Nonpareil to have been the greatest middleweight of all time, Tokyo Douglas is going to be a bit of an ask!
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    No, no, no and no again.. That's my answer.
     
  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Are you serious? I wouldn't favour the Manassa Dempsey over Douglas
     
  8. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The jr chipmonk having a bad day, please allow time to learn.
     
  9. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Seriously? Douglas's best win was against a guy physically and mentally unprepared. To busy ****ing hookers and still went life and death with him. Why is he being compared to Dempsey?