Leon Spinks vs Johannson & Schmeling

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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    The best Leon Spinks vs Max Schmeling and Ingemar Johannson (not at the same time). Could Leon Spinks win against these 2?
     
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    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    The Spinks that fought Ali the first time was in excellent condition, had very good hand speed, a lion's heart , pretty decent combo punching skill and a decent punch .. he was pumped .. he was a gold medalist .. a challenging opponent for a faded, light punching champion ... while I am not a fan of Ingo he'd likely take Spinks out similar to how Coetzee did even though he was a lot smaller .. Schmeling would take him out too after taking him apart ..
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think Michael would have better luck against Schmeling and Ingo.
     
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    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, I see two stoppages here. None for Spinks of course.
     
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    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fair fights to be honest, could go in both ways
     
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    Leon was always a wild card. At his best meaning sober and well conditioned he is capable of beating both. Ingo vs Leon would be a fun fight to watch. Leon would carry the action with his swarming style but Ingo's right hand is dangerous. I could see that won going either way.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You think that Leon Spinks has a chance against Max? The Max?
     
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    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    "The max" lol
     
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    Leon Spinks in the pros was about a Scott Ledoux level fighter. The win over a 36 year old Ali had more to do with Ali than Leon.

    Schmeling & Ingo >>>>>>> L. spinks
     
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    Leon was better
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    They were “ about “ the same level as I stated.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Do you think that they both stop Leon or decision him?
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    This would be true if talking about Michael.
     
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    It could end in any number of outcomes. The only thing I’m fairly certain of is that they were both better than he was.
     
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    Yeah i understood you the first time and i disagree.
     
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