Ezzard Charles V James J Jeffries /25 Rounds?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Jeffries bites the bullet and signs to fight Ezzard Charles .Maybe assuming that Ezzard s just a blown up ,past his best fighter ,one that won't beat him over the long distance ?
    So ..Charles of the Joe Louis fight v JJJ of the Fitz rematch ?
     
  2. BoxingPurest

    BoxingPurest Active Member Full Member

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    Come on man lol Ezzard Charles very few fighters had the complete package but boy could he box, punch and was tough as nails.. thats my pick
     
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    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Bad matchup for Charles, after being ahead on the scorecards in round 15, he starts to falter and Jeffries either stops him in the 20-25th rounds or takes a UD
     
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    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Charles could be hit. He would lead on the cards earlier, but he aint winning over 25. Jeffries would wear him down.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    The thing is ,your right ..Charles did have it all ,more so has middle and light heavy I'd say .If this was a 15 round I'd say Charles by unanimous ,but there's added pressure being 25 .That's when Jeffries gets the advantage imo .Truth is I still think Ezz gets the decision ,but it's not a walk in the park by the end ,
     
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  6. Fergy

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    Big possibility of that .Charles easily the more skilled but it's a gruelling length and Charles might get himself pulled in to Jeffries type of stuff .
     
  7. Fergy

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    As above ,possible ..
     
  8. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Over 25, Jeffries.
     
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    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    He couldn't manage it with Sharkey in two tries.One over 20 and one over 25.Just something to ponder.
     
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    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I don't think he'd need to stop him, just wear him down enough later on to win.
     
  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Some people forget how hard Ezzard hit, I like him to stop Johnson just after 15,
    His defence was quick and his hands quicker
    I think he could pull of a TKO after realising he can't out muscle Jefferies, he'll box and hurt him at some point then finish him off.

    Charles TKO