Herbie Hide vs Max Baer

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Who wins this fight between punchers? Hide lost to Bowe. Baer lost to Louis.
     
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  2. Smooth.Boi

    Smooth.Boi New Member banned Full Member

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    Hide would tower over Baer and have solid reach over him. I think he would annihilate Max Baer.
     
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  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Their height is identical, and Baer has a six inch reach advantage.
     
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  4. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    Herbie Hide's 4 losses, all 4 of them by knockout make me think Max Baer would win by knockout. Prepared and motivated by Max Baer.
     
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  5. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Going with Maxie in this one!
     
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  6. USFBulls727

    USFBulls727 Active Member Full Member

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    You might be thinking of Henry Akinwande...
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Max Baer was the George Foreman of his time
     
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  8. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    The best version of Herbie Hide is NOT beating the best version of Max Baer! In my view, Max wins by KO.
     
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  9. Claude

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    He just automatically assumes more modern=bigger=better.
     
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  10. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Max Baer had an iron chin and was a devastating puncher. Herbie Hide also had a decent punch, but his chin was very, very shaky.

    Baer destroys him, knocks Hide out brutally.
     
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  11. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I can see justifications for picking either man. Baer had world class success, huge power and possibly the better chin. His was also a brutal puncher, impressive physical specimen and appeared to have better movement on film. “ Smart” money is on Bear but there is no “ safe” money here
     
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