Could Norton Have Taken Dempsey?

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Can Norton Beat Prime Dempsey?

  1. No.

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  2. Yes

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  3. Undecided

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  4. I'm fairly sure of it!

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Did you check out the reddit thread???
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 1, 2020
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Finding a hole in the defense of a fat old rodeo hand or a foreign pro wrestlers styled hype job is a lot different than pressing and landing on the sweet spot against a skilled, athletic freak who beat the greatest heavyweight ever at least twice....
     
    Seamus, Dec 1, 2020
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Only just seen this Jake. Undecided added for you my friend.
     
    Fergy, Dec 2, 2020
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Thank you!
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 2, 2020
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Have to let us know when you decide..
     
    Fergy, Dec 2, 2020
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Duly noted and added sir.
     
    Fergy, Dec 2, 2020
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  7. Johnny_B

    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Yes, Norton definitely can beat him.
     
    Johnny_B, Dec 2, 2020
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  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    But will he is the question!
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Dec 2, 2020
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  9. Johnny_B

    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I'd favor him.
     
    Johnny_B, Dec 2, 2020
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  10. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Dempsey is a nightmare matchup for Norton.
     
    reznick, Dec 2, 2020
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    janitor VIP Member

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    Unlikely I think.
     
    janitor, Dec 2, 2020
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  12. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I love Norton but Hell no. Tyson imo is Norton's worst nightmare, and Dempsey's not far behind as far as I'm concerned.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Dec 3, 2020
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  13. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    Dempsey is all wrong style wise for Norton.... Ken gets stopped imo
     
    Greb & Papke 707, Dec 3, 2020
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  14. Boxing GOAT

    Boxing GOAT Active Member Full Member

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    No, Norton was not a very good boxer. Great athlete but not a great fighter. Futch knew how to coach him to beat Ali, as he did with Frazier.
     
    Boxing GOAT, Dec 3, 2020
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  15. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I can't believe that I am repping you, but I agree.
     
    catchwtboxing, Dec 3, 2020
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