Tony TNT Tubbs vs. Tony TNT Tucker, both at their best, who wins?

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  1. Canibus81

    Canibus81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is a good fight, what you guys think about this?
     
  2. biglads

    biglads Climbing the WBO Rankings Full Member

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    Tucker on points. 7-4-1
     
  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    If both were at their best, I take Tubbs by UD. He had talent to burn and more dimensions to his game.
     
  4. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    I agree with this, the 229lb Peak Tubbs who decisioned Greg Page in a 15 rounder, takes a comfortable decision here.
     
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    Tubbs I reckon.
    He was a better boxer.
     
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    Tubbs wtih surprising ease.
     
  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Looking at some of the earlier rounds of Tucker's fight with Douglas, might give some insite on the issue. James was outboxing him in convincing fashion, before tiring and breaking down late. I think Tubbs could have done a similar job, only possibly finished what Douglas couldn't.
     
  8. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Based on what I know about both, Tubbs wins a close decision.Both had mad skill, but Tubbs was a bit more developed, and though early in his career, Tucker was fast, but by the time he fought Tyson and Douglass, there was definitely a change.Tubbs uses his superior speed and ability to get the job done.
     
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    tubbs was always out of shape , but he had great hand speed and good skill , tubbs by ud,
     
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    Tubbs decision
     
  11. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tubbs of April 1985 who decisioned Page in a dreadful TV fight beats Tucker of May 1987 who looked lackluster in stopping a no stamina Douglas on HBO.....

    Tubbs owned better boxing skills.....

    MR.BILL
     
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  12. Canibus81

    Canibus81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought Tucker was winning the Douglas fight but it was close. Douglas was a very good boxer too, but I think Tubbs was better, so I'd go with Tubbs.
     
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    One thing's for sure... it would be dynamite.
     
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    Tucker for the UD
    Surprised that very few people are picking tucker
     
  15. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Douglas was schooling Tucker for 6 rds in 1987, but then Douglas began to tire and was stopped soon afterward.... UGH!!

    MR.BILL