Herbie Hide vs Michael Moorer

I'd slightly fancy Hide in this one, he was a really explosive puncher (ask Bowe) and Moorer did not have the best chin.

In saying that, neither did Herbie so it's a 70/30 fight in favour of Hide.

 

Before I watched the Bowe - Hide fight some weeks ago, I would favour Hide as well. But after I watched it again, his chin looked even more questionary than before. Some of the shots really glanced. He got down so quickly....

 

Moorer gets underrated in these parts. He was a very classy offensive fighter with pop in both hands, more than enough pop to starch Hide. Mike's big problem was Wendy's.

 

I think Moorer wins by KO. Its not a given and Moorer being dropped or suddenly KOd isnt out of the realm of possibility. I agree with the other posters in this thread, would of been a fun fight in the mid 90s

 

He really has got an underrated chin for a natural CW he took some nightmarish blows from Cooper whom Oliver McCall credits as the hardest puncher he has shared the ring with.

 

Moorer KO inside 5

 

Moorer couldn't exactly stay off the floor in the Holyfield rematch, either. Evander had him down six times in their two fights.

I still think it would come down to who was winning the most rounds. I can't see Moorer outpointing Hide. He barely outpointed Vaughn Bean. He just didn't throw a lot.

I wish we could've seen it.

 

Just revisiting this thread which I commented on a few years ago and sticking to what I said. This would have been fun for the entertainment value. Moorer should be favored but this would be a great action fight