Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Louis’ Super HW opposition

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Fitzsimmons that KO’d Ruhlin and battered Jeffries in their second fight vs. Carnera, Buddy Baer and Abe Simon. Can he win?
     
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  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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  3. lone star

    lone star Active Member Full Member

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    Not fair. Fitz generations out. He was a pioneer. He’d never be a heavyweight during this time period. But suppose he sparred let’s say Baer. Imagine Baer lands his right. Alcatraz for sure. Fitz lands his right, Baer smiles. Simon I don’t know. Carnera you’d better give Fitz a ladder.
     
  4. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    Would that be Fitz with the 'alleged' non legit hand wraps of the second Jefferies bout.?
     
  5. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    I would pick Bob Fitzsimmons to beat those three. Hey! I am entitled to my opinion. :)
     
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    While Fitz gave Jeffries a good fight, this was not Bob in his prime. That said I think a prime fitz could have beaten Abe Simon for sure. The other two might a bridge too big to cross
     
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    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    HomicideHank I believe in the transmigration of souls Full Member

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    Fitz KOs them all.
     
  9. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Abe Simon could beat 1991 Evander Holyfield
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Love your humor