Tiger vs. Monzon

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  1. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Could Tiger ever find a way past King Carlos' long reach?
     
    laxpdx, Jul 23, 2009
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  2. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Possibly. Tiger is one of those fighters you can never count out, like Hopkins or Azumah Nelson. Just when you think you have him figured out, he often finds a way to surprise you.

    However, I'd favor Monzon to use his reach and boxing ability to keep Tiger at bay enough to win on points.
     
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  3. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    as above :good
     
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Monzon would win.
     
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Some boxing writer back in the 60's said "a good trombone player could beat Dick Tiger", meaning of course that to continually jab and box was the apparent formula for winning a decision over Tiger. Monzon had, of course, a very long and rather hypnotic jab, and would have used it successfully in outboxing and outpointing Tiger ala Briscoe, over 15 rounds.
     
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    Monzon plays out some beautiful music on his trombone which carries him gracefully to a ud.
     
    teeto, Jul 23, 2009
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