Faking dementia and being as positive as we can: Which of these boxers would a young Butterbean have

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fabiandios, Apr 16, 2025.

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Which of these could Butterbean beat on a night when the planets align?

  1. Charles Martin

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. 1997 Foreman

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. 1981 Ali

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Current Deontay Wilder

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Primo Carnera

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%

  6. Jess Willard

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. Fabiandios

    Fabiandios Member Full Member

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    Go.
     
    Fabiandios, Apr 16, 2025
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    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Literally 0 of those guys his only real fight was arguably Holmes who probably could’ve done it before his morning coffee - He was a clown… those guys Willard, Martin Carnera were real pros whatever this forum may think… his literal only chance is some miracle flash KO in round 1.
     
    Journeyman92, Apr 16, 2025
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  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Willard really didn't have much experience. Butterbean might catch him and if they used the same gloves, it would only help Bean.
     
    NoNeck, Apr 16, 2025
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  4. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he'd beat Liston ... on the night of Liston's dive vs. Ali.
     
    bolo specialist, Apr 16, 2025
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    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  6. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    Lol I doubt that he could beat even Zanon.
     
    SixesAndSevens, Apr 16, 2025
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    Mandela2039 OFFICIAL THREAD DIDDLER banned Full Member

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    he already beat all of these guys, what is this poll? i thought Butterbean being the goat was common sense around here..
     
    Mandela2039, Apr 16, 2025
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    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Half this forum would tell you, he’d beat prime Wilder, let alone Wilder today.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Apr 16, 2025
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  9. CANNONBALL

    CANNONBALL Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zanon was a slick boxer with a superb left jab if somewhat soft chinned.

    I doubt Bean would have got near him, especially over 4 rounds
     
    CANNONBALL, Apr 16, 2025
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  10. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Butterbean was a better boxer than Willard. This needs to be said.
     
    Seamus, Apr 16, 2025
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  11. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Where is the none option
     
    The Undefeated Lachbuster, Apr 16, 2025
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    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    for like 2 rounds, and even then its a hard fought competition for 1st place

    both are total ass
     
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  13. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Butterbean doesn't quit.
     
    Seamus, Apr 16, 2025
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  14. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Butterbean quit during his last fight actually
     
    The Undefeated Lachbuster, Apr 16, 2025
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  15. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    He was 47 years old and arthritic.
     
    Seamus, Apr 16, 2025
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