Floyd Patterson’s comeback in 1970

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    After retiring for a couple of years, Floyd Patterson launched a comeback. From september of 1970 to July of 1972 he compiled 9 strait victories including one over contender Oscar Bonavena. In September of 1972 he fought a rematch with Muhammad Ali and lost in what would be his last and final fight ever. I didn’t really have much of a reason for making this thread other than I thought it was a good comeback effort for Patterson. Decent string of wins
     
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  2. Ali Holmes

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    Patterson was an excellent fighter. He just had the misfortune to come along when the heavyweights started getting bigger. He fit more into the old school heavyweights of 185-200 lbs.

    If he was around today,he likely starts as a super middleweight. No doubt that he could win belts up to cruiserweight. He probably could win a heavyweight strap, but that would require some cherry picking of opponents. Like RJJ had John Ruiz to take the fall. Patterson would need a John Ruiz.
     
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  3. LoadedGlove

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    Post Championship, Floyd had a magnificent career. To think he was in the top 10 for a decade in the company he was in is frankly astonishing. He would be a phenomenon today.
     
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  4. Unforgiven

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    Patterson was brilliant for years.
    I do think Bonavena probably deserved a draw at least though.
     
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  5. swagdelfadeel

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    think Patterson could’ve avenged his loss to Liston this if he’d gotten the fight. Wouldn’t say much though.
     
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    You mean before or after Liston died?
     
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  7. Richard M Murrieta

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    Floyd Patterson's last fight was on Sept 20 1972 in Madison Square Garden against Muhammad Ali. Floyd lost by a TKO 7, due to a cut eyelid.
     
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  8. swagdelfadeel

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    Seeing as Liston died in ‘71, before.
     
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    He wouldn't avenge ****, as long as Liston had a breath left in him.
    I love Patterson, but no, he's not beating Liston.
     
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  10. Tonto62

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    According to Dubblechin on here, Patterson was already" broken down " in1967, when he fought Quarry!
     
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  11. mr. magoo

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    Yes I know it was mentioned in my opening post. Thanks
     
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    Even though Liston was vastly deteriorated by the late 60s I don’t think Patterson would have mentally been able to overcome those two brutal defeats to beat him
     
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  13. Reinhardt

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    Only a sadist would let Floyd back in the ring with Sonny. Plus couldn't imagine any promoter trying to sell this even if Liston was 50.
     
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    Yes probably, The Ring at the time said Oscar should have won the decision.
     
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    Had Liston lived, do you think he would have been back in the ring as a third man?
     
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