What HW would do best in an All-time tournament of the best 16 HW?

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  1. CharlieFirpo85

    CharlieFirpo85 Member Full Member

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    Very interesting idea. I will think about all possibilities later :)
     
    CharlieFirpo85, Aug 11, 2021
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  2. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course fighters would be at their absolute best in every fight, why would you assume otherwise ?!???
     
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    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Marciano will be on the lower/losing end of the list. So will Louis.
     
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    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good joke.
     
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  6. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Absolutely this. Though Holyfield and Foreman would be very interesting.

    I don't think Iron Mike would make it past any of them, though he would definitely be a very strong presence.
     
    RulesMakeItInteresting, Aug 11, 2021
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  7. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Tyson would absolutely murder Marciano for one among others.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Aug 11, 2021
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  8. White Bomber

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    Tyson beats all those you mentioned. His toughest tests and potential loses are against Liston, Bowe, Vitali, Fury.
     
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    Tbh the only person I'd be confident in beating Tyson from the above list is Liston. I can't see Bowe and Vitali winning (especially the former). I go back and forth on Fury.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Aug 11, 2021
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    Ali, By a margin. Followed by Evander (At his best) and then Holmes.
     
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  11. janitor

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    Because that is not realistic.
     
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    It’s literally stipulated in the OP “all in their primes”.
     
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    That’s your opinion. I know Marciano boils your blood but others think highly of him
     
    Gazelle Punch, Aug 11, 2021
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    Even in their primes, they are not going to be at their best for every fight.
     
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  15. 70sFan865

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    Louis being underrated as always... much more versatile fighter than most choices with more proven resume against variety of styles.
     
    70sFan865, Aug 11, 2021
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