Tommy Morrison vs Sonny Liston

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010.


Page 1 of 2
  1. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

    15,756
    101
    Dec 26, 2009
    I always thought this would be a good matchup.
    Liston with the power, reach, jab, and scientific boxing skills.
    However, Morrison would always have the hand speed, SHAKY chin, and I guess superior movement. He could slip some shots too. His heart is also better then Listons.
    Personally, I think Liston takes this one, by 8th round KO.
    Liston's power would probably be too much for Morrison to handle. I think Morrison's chin is a little better then granted seeing as he only got brutally KO'd ONCE. the rest were TKO losses. Liston definately would be able to take everything Morrison would throw, and I think more. His jab of course would back off tommy and maybe even stagger him but it would be the left hook that would nail Morrison.
    Who do you think would win?
     
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    #1
  2. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    21,116
    110
    Oct 9, 2008
    A replay of Liston against Cleveland Williams..... Morrison comes to fight, but gets KO'd early.......... Interesting......

    MR.BILL
     
    MRBILL, Mar 5, 2010
    MRBILL, Mar 5, 2010
    #2
  3. DLSC

    DLSC Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,243
    0
    Jun 20, 2009
    This is a "no contest." Liston will pummel Morrison big time.
     
    DLSC, Mar 5, 2010
    DLSC, Mar 5, 2010
    #3
  4. s23041983

    s23041983 Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,180
    0
    Nov 12, 2008
    good match-up!

    i feel liston would take this in both listons era and morrisons era, but it would be a great fight to watch! :good
     
    s23041983, Mar 5, 2010
    s23041983, Mar 5, 2010
    #4
  5. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

    15,756
    101
    Dec 26, 2009
    As Much as I like Liston, I can't count Tommy out too quickly. Tommy had some power in his hands as well.
    Like I said, I think Liston would beat him, but not that quickly. Liston would probably hurt him a lot judging by his losts with lennox lewis, mercer, and bent. These are not on the power of Liston; so who knows.
    I still pick Liston.
     
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    #5
  6. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,709
    19
    Feb 9, 2009
    Is anyone actually gonna think Morrison over Liston? :-(
     
    HeavyT, Mar 5, 2010
    HeavyT, Mar 5, 2010
    #6
  7. mrtony80

    mrtony80 Likes thick chicks Full Member

    8,114
    391
    Sep 2, 2009
    Tommy Morrison vs Sonny Liston? Tommy Morrison? Seriously? You know what, you must really be a thorough boxing fanatic (or maybe just a Tommy Morrison fan), because I would have thought up up 50 guys in a hypothetical historical match up scenario with Sonny Liston before Tommy Morrison came to mind...wow.

    But, **** it, I'll bite...I always say that you can't compare fighters of yesteryear to fighters of today, but hm....and 1960s Liston against a 1990s Morrison? Only 3 decades separation? I'll go with Liston.
     
    mrtony80, Mar 5, 2010
    mrtony80, Mar 5, 2010
    #7
  8. luckylefty

    luckylefty Member Full Member

    380
    2
    Sep 5, 2009
    A prime morrison would drop the bum liston in record time.:lol:
     
    luckylefty, Mar 5, 2010
    luckylefty, Mar 5, 2010
    #8
  9. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

    15,756
    101
    Dec 26, 2009
    hahahaha
    I disagree completely but you're probably kidding
    Morrison would never be able to take his shots ;)
     
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    #9
  10. EleventhHour

    EleventhHour Got Dat Black & Gold Soul Full Member

    2,523
    1
    Oct 27, 2009
    Liston. That jab was a thing of absolute beauty.
     
    EleventhHour, Mar 5, 2010
    EleventhHour, Mar 5, 2010
    #10
  11. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,227
    27
    Feb 14, 2006
    Surprised to see anyone matching these two. Unconventional. That said, Sonny Liston wins in an exciting fight.
     
    Marnoff, Mar 5, 2010
    Marnoff, Mar 5, 2010
    #11
  12. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

    15,756
    101
    Dec 26, 2009
    Well Liston and Morrison are two of my favorite fighters. They're exciting.
    I think it would be quite exciting as well. :D Neither of them would be backing off, cause they are tough guys. I have a feeling they would be trading in the middle of the ring.
     
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    tommygun711, Mar 5, 2010
    #12
  13. Urone2

    Urone2 Active Member Full Member

    841
    1
    Feb 2, 2008
    I think the version of Morrison that came out against Merser could stop Liston early. But if it went beyond 3 or 4 round I would have to pick Liston evertime. Would Liston stand up to the bombs that Morrison hit Merser with. Those punches were wicked.
     
    Urone2, Mar 5, 2010
    Urone2, Mar 5, 2010
    #13
  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

    56,060
    10,465
    Jul 28, 2009
    delete
     
    Boxed Ears, Nov 13, 2012
    Boxed Ears, Nov 13, 2012
    #14
  15. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

    15,756
    101
    Dec 26, 2009
    weird bump
     
    tommygun711, Nov 14, 2012
    tommygun711, Nov 14, 2012
    #15
Page 1 of 2