Could Max Baer Get A KO Over Berbick?

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Who wins?

  1. Baer

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    66.7%

  2. Berbick

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    33.3%
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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Could Max have Berbick on jelly legs ?
    Baer obviously has the hugh power advantage , but Berbick was tough , awkward and could make things rough on the inside.

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    Thoughts?
     
    Fergy, Sep 16, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, he could. But, I wouldn't necessarily bet on it. Quite frankly, I don't think a whole lot separates these two fighters. Both are big, strong, tough, and a bit limited.
     
    Smokin Bert, Sep 16, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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  3. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Max can elicit a chicken dance from Trevor. Big enough, hits hard enough, Berbick was an awkward big lump but beatable if a fighter had good enough basics or big enough power and Baer has both.
     
    Philosopher, Sep 16, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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  4. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Could, but I wouldn’t favor him.
     
    NoNeck, Sep 16, 2026 at 7:06 AM
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  5. slash

    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Just
    Baer > Berbick
     
    slash, Sep 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Berbick owns him in every facet of the game. Lopsided decision at best for Max. More likely a ref stoppage as it would be entirely uncompetitive with Max taking too much damage.
     
    Seamus, Sep 16, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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  7. slash

    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You have a high opinion of Berbick, the barely was.
     
    slash, Sep 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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  8. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I wouldn't say that it's my high opinion of Berbick at work here.
     
    Seamus, Sep 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well then you're definitely wrong. I know you like to go against the grain.

    Baer > Berbick
     
    slash, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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  10. Seamus

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    Bey > Baer
     
    Seamus, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Get da **** outta here. Nobody but nobody ranks Berbick top-30 or top-40 heavyweight all-time.

    Clowning Classic all the time. See ya'.. sorry I engaged ya'
     
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    slash, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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  12. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    My plain answer is yes. Max Baer had the kind of power that could crack the chin of many durable heavyweights. Not saying whether or not I’d favor him to beat Berbick.
     
    mr. magoo, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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  13. Seamus

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    You put the version of Baer we have on film in the ring with the version of David Bey we have on film and I'm betting on Bey every time out. And I will walk away the winner. After close to 50 years of watching and formerly participating in the sport you can do nothing to convince me otherwise.
     
    Seamus, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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  14. Philosopher

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    I see Baer as a bigger, harder hitting Demspey type fighter. I think his two handed ferocity overwhelms a relative plodder, albeit a heavy handed one, like Berbick. I can see a similar fight and ending to Berbick v Tyson, but a more sustained beating. Max didn't have Mike's skill or timing but he came to fight and if Trevor ain't 100%, the smaller man is overwhelming him with uncultured aggression and fight ending power.
     
    Philosopher, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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  15. Claude

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    Yes, Berbick Was too hittable.
     
    Claude, Sep 16, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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