Oliver Mcall

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  1. butler08

    butler08 Active Member Full Member

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    Can i just ask what anyone thinks of Mcall i think he was rather underated judgeing by his fights with lewis and his fight with Bruno

    Any opinions
     
  2. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    McCall was a great enigma.

    Other than his win over Lewis and a brave showing against Bruno, he has little by way of a resume.

    His drug problems obviously didn't help him at all...... he will always be remembered for being able to stand in front of a truck and not be knocked over.
     
  3. markusmaar

    markusmaar Active Member Full Member

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    Most incredible chin I have ever seen.

    His personal demons prevented him from realizing his potential and natural gifts.
     
  4. joe namath's gin

    joe namath's gin Active Member Full Member

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    World class jaw. He'd dominate today's heavies if he was in his prime and drug free.
     
  5. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

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  6. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Fairly run of the mill except his power is quite good and his chin is just insanely good...Thats the reason for his longevity as a contender.

    Would have done well in any era with a beard like that.
     
  7. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Never seen Jake LaMotta's?
     
  8. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I have no problem with someone saying McCall's is just as good..
     
  9. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They both were incredible but to fight SRR SIX times and never touch the canvas is one of the most amazing feats ever IMO.
     
  10. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    This pretty much sums it up.
     
  11. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Without a doubt Lamotta's held up against a higher class of oppositon...But being able to take everything from a host of heavyweight contenders for over 2 decades is worth a mention.
     
  12. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Oh no question bro :good