Marvin Johnson vs Virgil Hill

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Hill outboxes Johnson for the majority of this fight but Marvin eventually lands a bomb that keeps Virgil down. Thoughts?
     
  2. Fuzzykat

    Fuzzykat Member Full Member

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    Johnson by decision is my vote. Hill was the superior boxer but Johnson would have pressured him effectively.
     
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  3. Amos-san

    Amos-san Member Full Member

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    Boxers, jabbers etc are made for Johnson. (If this no punchers like Spinks and no genius like Eddie Mustafa). Marv would beat up Hill like he did with Johnny Davis, Parlov and others
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think Johnson would need a knockout to beat Hill. If he doesn’t get it then Virgil wins on points or late stoppage.
     
  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like Hill on points. He was pretty good at fighting south paws and his jab would carry the fight.
     
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  6. 88Chris05

    88Chris05 Active Member Full Member

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    Hill doesn't have the punch or inside game to win this one, for me. Michalczewski proved too robust and aggressive for him, and he didn't attack with the same intensity that a prime Pops did. I think Hill's movement, punch-and-grab tactics and sturdy chin see him go the distance, but I don't think he wins many rounds, if any at all, after the mid-way point.

    Johnson by decision having taken over after the early stages, which would have been Hill's. Virgil looking a little bruised and roughed up by the end.
     
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  7. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker Full Member

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    I like Virgil Hill as a classy guy and an always fit fighter but think he was very fortunate to fight in a very weak era .. Johnson would have stopped him ..
     
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  8. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Id have to see how Johnson would have dealt with Hills movement- Hill could really move.
    12 rounds would favor Hill. 15 Johnson.
     
  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  10. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hill had a granit chin. So Hill on points for me
     
  11. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hill was not at is best against Michalchewksi
     
  12. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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