Qawi vs Tunney

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  1. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    The Dwight that gave Evander all he could handle versus the Tunney that beat Dempsey. 15 rounds.
     
    Pugilist_Spec, Dec 14, 2015
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  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Tunney. Truly one of the best ever imo.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Considering that Dempsey was already semi-retired, Qawi likely faced the opponent in this instance. I'd pick Tunny at light heavyweight over Qawi but probably not above 175.
     
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  4. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Impossible to say really. Qawi's skills and pressure fighting is ATG stuff but he was a midget so a taller man like Tunney could keep him off a tie him up. But if he didn't Qawi would absolutely batter Tunney inside. Greb probably batter Tunney inside, so Qawi may well have done too.

    Great fight
     
    PowerPuncher, Dec 14, 2015
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  5. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hell of a fight. I think I've got Tunney but Braxton was a tough assignment for anyone. He was a little buzzsaw.
     
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  6. Berlenbach

    Berlenbach Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tunney beats him the way Spinks did IMO.
     
    Berlenbach, Dec 14, 2015
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