Jack Dempsey vs Harry Wills

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Ramon Rojo, Jun 15, 2010.


  1. Ramon Rojo

    Ramon Rojo Active Member Full Member

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    What they would have fought?


    I think Wills would have beaten Dempsey.
     
  2. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    I have no idea. I don't think it's important if many think Dempsey would win. That's why they fought the fights. It's the equivalence to the Floyd fans talking about how Floyd would've beaten Margarito and Cotto anyway to justify/excuse Floyd's taking the easier route. It's nonsense. And I do dislike how many Dempsey fans just come to this reasoning.

    I think most will vote with Dempsey. The legend of Toledo shines brightly for Dempsey. But a big strong HW like Willis was a wonderful fighter. Not an oaf like Williard. It's interesting to see how Dempsey would've done to deal with a bit of a bigger, and probably stronger HW like Willis. A skilled one, though. I know Dempsey is the giant killer, but Willis is an another class than Firpo and Williard.
     
  3. Ramon Rojo

    Ramon Rojo Active Member Full Member

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    He looks much more athletic than the bums Dempsey fought:

    Harry Wills

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  4. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wills wasn't deemed to have had much of a shot at Dempsey during his day, if it means anything, even if he did deserve the fight.
     
  5. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Bull****, Dempsey NEVER fought anyone in the class of Wills outside of Tunney

    I wouldn't make a pick because we haven't seen enough Wills to do so
     
  6. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    When i saw Wills in Stillmans gym in 1946, he resembled the picture above, excepot for his hair being gray...Once a month Harry Wills would fast from foods,drinking just water...Wills also owned property in Harlem, so he ended up well...