Send in your 1899-1929 heavyweight to KO Riddick Bowe

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    What heavyweight from the years 1899 to 1929 knocks out the prime Riddick Bowe that beat Evander Holyfield.
     
  2. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I don't know that any would but I do believe Jack Johnson and Jack Dempsey could. Essentially, I am saying Bowe could get all Jacked up.
     
  3. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fred Fulton would have the best chance I guess? 6 ft 6 power puncher.

    Max Baers career started in the 1930s and young Max Baer still has the power of 30s Max Baer I guess?

    I'm not saying either would actually KO Bowe they'd have the best chance.
     
  4. themostoverrated

    themostoverrated Active Member Full Member

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    The only man with fighting chance would be Jack Dempsey. Btw, what about the rules? Is the fighter supposed to go to a neutral corner (risking a long count if he didn't) or will this fight happen as per modern rules?
     
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  5. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I wish we had footage of Harry Wills. 6’4 220 lbs of muscle. Maybe.
     
  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    We will go with modern rules
     
  7. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dempsey leads the pack but he’s not entirely alone. Baer, Firpo, Wills, Godfrey all possibilities, however slim.
     
  8. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    I can think of some who I think would beat Riddick Bowe. KO Riddick Bowe? Probably not. I would not pick any of them to knock him out.
     
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  9. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Probably someone like Godfrey, Wills or Jeffries. Wouldn't favour them though.
     
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  10. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m guessing Jack Dempsey has the best chance. Maybe Luis Firpo if he gets extremely lucky
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Those are the two that came to my mind
     
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  12. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    X3
     
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  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think Firpo gets plastered. Dempsey eventually gets knocked out himself
     
  14. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    It’s very hard to make them favorites, I agree. A prime Riddick Bowe is another kettle of fish from a 37 year old three retired Jess Willard.
     
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  15. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    1899?? That takes out my pick I was going John L all the way, guess I take Dempsey.
     
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