Briggs vs McCall

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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Who do u have and why
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Oliver McCall. Why? Because I can't see Shannon outpointing him and definitely not scoring a knockout. Reversely, Oliver could do both.
     
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    Vic- New Member Full Member

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    This is a battle of toughness right here, and I see Briggs getting beaten badly in that, McCall was too tough... it doesn´t help that McCall was also more skilled than Shannon....
     
  4. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spot on! Briggs folds one way or another against the Iron Chinned Atomic Bull.
     
  5. Mendoza

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

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    the bull is over 50
     
  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I ment prime for prime. Sorry about that
     
  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    And I STILL think McCall wins
     
  8. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Briggs goes toe to toe he would be hurt and kod. I think Briggs would box cautiously and eake out a close decision.

    McCall has the better wins and I rate him higher, but styles make fights and if Briggs used his height and reach and boxed cautiously, he wins. McCall wasn't too effective when the opponent boxed and he wasn't too busy. See the Holmes fight where a faded (badly) Holmes almost pulled out the win.

    Briggs W SD 12 McCall
     
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  9. Mendoza

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

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    Briggs UD. Briggs was a decent amateur level boxer. A bit rushed early in his pro career.
     
  10. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Briggs just never had a high punch output. His work rate is one of the worse I've seen. If dude was busier he'd have a bit more success.

    I see Briggs going for the knockout, punches himself out and McCall drops him for good around 8 or 9 rounds.