Vernon Forrest vs Donald Curry

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  1. Jay1990

    Jay1990 Active Member Full Member

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    Who would you pick to win
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    (2002) Forrest vs (1985) Curry
     
  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Curry by UD, or possibly late stoppage.
     
  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Curry would have destroyed Forrest.
     
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  4. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Curry at his peak was a better fighter than Forrest. I think Forrest was a tricky enough customer to cause Curry some concerns but class wins in the end. Curry by mid-to-late rounds TKO or KO.
     
  5. Tin_Ribs

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    I don't think Forrest was much better, if at all, than Milt McCrory (a similar fighter) if I'm honest, though that's not a knock on either man, and we saw what Don did to the latter who choked somewhat. Forrest was a very good fundamental boxer at mid to long range but I've never thought that such a style or approach is suited to beating Curry. That accurate, sharp -shooting, stalking boxer puncher style will always fare well against someone who likes to control distance behind his jab and doesn't have exceptional power like a Hearns to deter. I'd take Curry within 6 if I'm honest.
     
  6. Xplosive

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    I think Forrest was better than McCrory, and would do marginally better. But still, Vernon didnt really have anything in his tool kit to compete with Curry.

    Curry in 6-8 sounds about right.
     
  7. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Curry was just better ...better counter puncher ...better on the inside...he outboxes forrest
     
  8. Xplosive

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    Vernon Forrest was a southpaw now?

    Oh Dear...
     
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  9. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Vernon Forrest was on a nice little tear like DC before both ran into bullies
    and lost in huge upset ( Maryoga and Honeyghan ) . I go against the norm
    and if Forrest could handle speed demon Mosely he could also Curry.
    Forrest pts.