¿Which heavyweights do you think would clean up the current division hands down?

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  1. Fabiandios

    Fabiandios Member Full Member

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    I mean, ¿who would beat Fury, Usyk, Wilder, Joshua, Ruiz, Frank Sanchez 100 percent for sure?

    I would say: prime Ali (64 67), prime Tyson (86 88), prime Lewis (1997 2001/2002) and prime Bowe (1991 1992).

    Prime Holmes (78 82) has a chance, with tough battles against Usyk and Fury. What do you think?
     
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  2. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Joe Louis was in his prime today, They be calling Fury and the rest of em the new bums of the month by the time Louis is finish.
     
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    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Ali
    Liston
    Foreman
    Holmes?
     
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    lahiredgun New Member Full Member

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    Ali
    Louis
    Holmes
     
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  5. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    None, maybe Lewis with the best chance- due to size, boxing ability, height and power.
     
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    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    David Tua.
     
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  8. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed. I would remove the ? from Holmes' name and Lennox Lewis would be added.
     
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  9. lone star

    lone star Active Member Full Member

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    Good shout. But I do think an absolutely at his peak Bowe would have a chance.
     
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    prime Holyfield, 88 Tyson would be the most fun to watch do it though as he would probably get at least 4 of them in the first round
     
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    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    How the **** did I forget Lewis?
     
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  12. FrankinDallas

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    No one would or could "clean up" the current division as long as Usyk is active.
    Louis, Homes, Holyfield, Lewis would be competitive and even win majority of fights but would lose some as well. Any of them could get KTFO by Wilder if he got lucky.
     
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  13. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Judging by the responses, must be a good era.

    ;)
     
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  14. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lennox would have everybody in Hell.
     
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