Sam Langford V s Archie Moore??

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Feb 18, 2022.


  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Great match-up but, Lordy, who knows?

    I'm gonna lean toward Langford sinking in the shot that changes the momentum and then finishing the task.
     
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  2. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You obviously didn't understand what I meant, which is that is was poor. At least in the match against Bill Lang, which doesn't have the best footage out there. Most of the times, his guard is low/non-existent, similar to Ali's
    One thing I will give you about Langford, he looks a million times better than Fitzsimmons. Come to think of it, how couldn't he :lol:
    I don't think I've ever seen a worse boxer than Fitzsimmons. At least from the limited footage we have.

    No, I have not.
     
  3. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I remember you agreeing with someone saying that Langford used that guard which resembled oldschool bareknuckle stance, I remember it very well. Langford never fought in that stance.

    Why do you focus on Lang fight where he faced outmatched opponent? Why not focusing on Jeannette fight instead?
    Pretty sure I can find a lot worse looking boxers than Fitzsimmons in less than a minute.
    Enjoy:

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    https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/how-modern-was-sam-langfords-style-poll.680761/#post-21507573
     
  4. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't remember saying that.

    Cause I haven't seen that. At least I don't remember to.

    I highly doubt it.
     
  5. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You liked post of the other posters who said that. Do you want me to find this thread as well?
    You can watch it, it's not like the fight is buried somewhere:

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    You don't need to watch full fight, all you have to do is watch one round to see that Langford didn't fight in a way you describe him.
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    If you think this guy looks better than Fitzsimmons, then you have delusions.
     
  6. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Do you ever get tired?
     
  7. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No
     
  8. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At least he stopped spamming with his alts for now.
     
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  9. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I would tentatively go for Langford,I think he had a somewhat sturdier chin.
     
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  10. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Could be, Moore had strong chin but not ATG one. On the other hand, I don't think durability would be a key factor in this fight.
     
  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    That's really sad.
     
  12. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    You see it going the distance?
     
  13. Journeyman92

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  14. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldn't be surprised. I'm sure both would respect their power and both were good defensively. It's not like they knocked out everyone on their way in quick fashion all the time.
     
  15. 70sFan865

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    Why easily?