Sonny Liston vs Sharkey, Carnera, Baer, and Braddock in succession

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  1. 70sFan865

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    Well, it starts with Max Baer. That win alone is worth more than 5 of Williams wins :D
     
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    Just on the question of Baer quitting against Louis - just wanted to say it can be a curse having a ridiculously resilient chin like Baer’s as with several other notable guys through out boxing history.

    When they’re totally out classed, steel chinned guys are looking at a long drawn out hiding - whereas other guys might be mercifully put out early thanks to chins that aren’t so concrete - sparing them of having to decide at some point if continuing is worthwhile or not.

    Suffice to say. a lot of Louis’ KO victims were put out cold for somewhat less than what Max endured. Poor Max - a rare instance of Joe not being so economical - he really loosened the purse strings and blew the budget on Maxie!
     
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    Washed up, weighing 221lbs in his last fight,the other stoppage was because of a cut mouth.
    Ernie Terrell stopped twice in 55 fights by Jeff Merritt in his last fight , and by Williams.
     
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    So Baer being 221 lbs is worse than Terrell being below 200 lbs and being only 23, with no win at world level at this point?

    Sorry, but I'd take Nova accomplishement here.
     
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    If he stays focused he could very conceivably beat all of them. Especially if we’re talking about the Liston of 1959-1962
     
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    You wouldn't admit you were wrong if Moses came down from Mt Sinai with a tablet equivocally stating so!
    You just want a daily argument,and an opportunity to display your characteristic petulance.
     
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    You're trying to sound smart, but it would be better to show where I were wrong. You should realize that there is a difference between fact and your opinion.
     
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    God you are BORING!
     
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    Then ignore me, but don't expect me to ignore all mistakes from your part.
     
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    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    You would argue in an empty room ,pointless,and self indulgent drivel. And the weird thing is you actually think you are being cute!
     
  11. 70sFan865

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    Ad personam doesn't hold much value in discussions.