Could James J Braddock Have Beaten Old Dempsey ?

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Could Braddock beat Dempsey?

  1. Yes I'm sure he could have

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  2. No, Dempsey could have found a way

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Could Braddock (Baer fight) have beaten Jack (Tunney 1) ?
    Braddock was no Gene Tunney but could he have beaten Dempsey over 10 rounds?
     
    Fergy, Aug 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
    Fergy, Aug 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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  2. Pedro_El_Chef

    Pedro_El_Chef Active Member Full Member

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    Dempsey preferred ten rounders at that point and Braddock went 8 against Louis. Braddock would get the decision.
     
    Pedro_El_Chef, Aug 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I think Braddock gets a decision, but it's perhaps a little closer on the cards.
    He'd do what gene did, survive the early storm and then gain confidence as he realises Dempsey s lay off has affected Dempsey.
     
    Fergy, Aug 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
    Fergy, Aug 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Probably not at this stage, given that Dempsey still had enough left to beat Sharkey, but not very long after.
     
    janitor, Aug 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He might be a bit static, but I think JB had a really steady, accurate jab and he might have had a lot of success. He's a very tough man.
     
    McGrain, Aug 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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  6. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Two tough Irishman, I'll go with Dempsey he'd clearly be the fan favorite and his punches were much heavier. Dempsey would also try much harder than Baer did in their bout. Dempsey by UD In a good scrap.
     
    The Long Count, Aug 30, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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