Very cool footage of Walcott outpointing the 6'3 Hoff

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  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    I have this one on DVD. I agreee with you on Walcott's height. Hoff wasn't that bad. I don't think Hoff would be a top ten guy today, rather I see him as a fringe contender.
     
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  2. McGrain

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    Always hard to say exactly how a fighter would perform in a different era - he wouldn't weigh 220 for one thing - but I would be very surprised if the Hoff that was made a favourite over Walcott was unable to put together enough to be ranked ahead of Kevin Johnson, whose best win is possibly over a 41 year old Bruce Seldon and is in The Ring top ten.

    Of course, because of where he hails from, he would have already been thrashed by both Klits.
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    That's pretty much where he was in his era too.
     
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  4. he grant

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    Wqalcott was 6' , no larger ...
     
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  5. prime

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    O.K., I'll say it: Hoff fights like Vitali!

    This is how the shorter man gets to his taller foe. What a difference from the recent Arreola fiasco.

    Sure, Hoff was a bit green and Walcott a cunning fox, always a joy to watch.
     
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  6. Dempsey1238

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    Walcott was impressive here, I had this fight for over 2 years, and just like 3 months ago, I found out who the unname white guy was lol.
     
    Dempsey1238, Oct 20, 2009
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  7. Minotauro

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    Thanks for posting this.
     
    Minotauro, Oct 20, 2009
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  8. SuzieQ49

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    Hein Ten Hoff was not 6'3, he was 6'5. Boxrec used to list him as 6'5. However, because a couple sources incorrectly listed him at 6'3, they changed it. But Hoff was AT LEAST 6'5.


    I am glad this footage was finally put up. Walcott put on a boxing clinic on a tall fairly talented undefeated German Champion(and future european champion). I suspect Walcott would do a similiar clinic to Vitali. Walcott in this footage showcased his abilities against a modern giant heavyweight.
     
    SuzieQ49, Jan 5, 2010
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  9. Arka

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    Very strange to see to see a heavyweight use so much of the ring,switch-hitting and using sideways/diagonal footwork to create angles from which to throws hooks on the inside and outside.
     
    Arka, Jan 5, 2010
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    It is funny to see a legend throwing punches with his feet flying up in the air as he throws them, moreso when he isn't punished for being off balance.

    Thank god Ezzard Charles invented boxing.
     
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  11. Sweet Pea

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    Now there's a guy a primitive like Walcott could never compete with, as shown below:

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    Wait, Charles was the guy in white trunks, right?
     
    Sweet Pea, Jan 5, 2010
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  12. BOGART

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    Walcott is always a treat to watch, few heavyweights are in his class when it comes to pure skill. Thats the first time I've seen Hoff on film I believe. He looks ok, nothing too special but its hard to get an accurate gauge on a fighter in just a few minutes of film.
     
    BOGART, Jan 5, 2010
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  13. Arka

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    This man had exquisite timing.

    Is there decent footage of him working the heavy and floor to ceiling bags?
     
    Arka, Jan 5, 2010
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  14. PetethePrince

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    Walcott got some skills.
     
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  15. The Mongoose

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    I concur. I've only read of this fight but never knew footage existed. Walcott looks fantastic slipping and countering over the big man's jab.
     
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