The "Smoke '' Vs ''Dr Steel hammer ''?

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Who takes it?

  1. Wlad Klitschko

    38.5%
  2. Joe Frazier

    61.5%
  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Smokin Joe Frazier up against Wlad Klitschko?

    Neither Man really faced anyone like the other guy.
    So how would it end?
    15 rounds?
     
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    OMG FRAZIER BEAT ALI THERES NO WAY KLITSCHKO EVEN STANDS A CHANCE THIS IS A BLOWOUT FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  3. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad was extremely skilled and knew how to use his range, he would not engage in anything more with Frazier, therefore Wlad by decision...
     
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    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wlad,but he shall struggle a bit with Frazier.

    If the ref didn't let Wlad clinch as much just like that Manila ref,I assume Frazier stops him,but if it's a normal ref that lets Wladimir clinch good,it would be Wlad by decision.
     
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  5. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    This is sort of a no brainer… honestly, this can’t not be one sided with respect to Frazier like Marciano when a guy gets too tall they can just lean in on top of him when he gets in position to work, back to square one. On the way in Wlad would be hitting him with thunder he’s never felt before.
     
  6. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Tough one.

    Can see the argument for a toss up but barely going with Frazier here because I think he has enough of an offence to crack Wlad's chin and body.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Hopefully they have a ref that doesn't allow Klitschko s mauling and leaning on.
    That would severely hinder Joe and prevent him getting to work with his hooks.
     
  8. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    You’re corny bro… and you usually say some good stuff.

    This a better match up for Wlad than it was Usyk IMO.
     
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    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    I know it was sarcasm, thats why I said you’re being corny, lol!
     
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    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Frazier?
    I immediately ran in here thinking this was a Bert Cooper thread. I hope this isn't how 2025 is gonna go.
     
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    We need a Bert Cooper vs Ernie Terrel thread, and fast.
     
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    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frazier is better then Brewster. If Brewster can stop Wlad then so can Frazier. On the other hand Frazier got the **** beat out of him by Foreman. Different style but Wlad is also big and powerful. 50/50 fight.
     
  14. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wlad's title defenses against a list of mediocre to average fighters blurs Wlad's actual abilities which were:
    Ko'ed by Ross Purity
    Ko'ed by Corrie Sanders
    Ko'ed by Lamon Brewster

    ,,,and this guy is beating Joe Frazier?

    I left off his loss to Joshua, he was too old.
     
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    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Frazier's title defenses against a list of mediocre to average fighters blurs Frazier's actual abilities which were:
    Ko'ed by George Foreman x2
    Ko'ed and decisioned by Muhammad Ali
    Taken the distance and made to work hard by Bonavena

    ,,,and this guy is beating Wladimir Klitschko?
    Honestly, this just isn't a good way to break down fantasy matchups, it doesn't account for styles or how either man performs at their best. Happy New Year, Namo Buddhaya.
     
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