Michael Moorer vs Ingemar Johansson

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’d probably favor Moorer but not a given . Fun right with a lot of big shots exchanged
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Michael was such a more multi-faceted boxer and pounded at least as hard as Igno.
     
  3. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Interesting fight. Two heavyweight champions that were much maligned.

    Moorer was really good with his southpaw stance, strong hand forward. Who else did Ingo beat, outside of Patterson?

    Moorer by a shade.
     
  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    he did hand Eddie Machen his first loss and when he was the # 2 contender
     
  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I have trouble imaging that Ingo wouldn't land a right hand that might require Moorer to leave on a stretcher.
     
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  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  7. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm not actually sure TBH.

    Moorer is bigger and more talented but he had a bit of shaky chin at Heavyweight and Johansson has a KO power straight right hand which is the southpaw killer.
     
  8. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Moorer stops him at some point, Johansson has a puncher’s chance, but he would appear outmatched in most departments unless he can land the big right hand.

    Moorer has the better jab, is quicker, was bigger by the time he was a heavyweight, has better technique especially in combination.
     
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  9. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Moorer could be beating the snot out of Ingo, then get caught by a right hand that puts him silly.
     
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  10. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great KO by Ingo...
     
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