Jack Sharkey v. Chris Byrd

My point is that Sharkey fought every size, shape and style of heavyweight imaginable, and he proved to be a very difficult man to stop.

The idea that Byrd's power is going to be a major factor in this fight is frankly ridiculous!

The idea that Byrd's size is going to be a factor is also ridiculous!

 

Let me rephrase then.

The only people who stopped Sharkey in any meaningful context in 50 + fights were Jack Dempsey, Primo Carnera, and Joe Louis (if it is fair to include Louis).

I am going to take a wild guess that Byrd wouldn't be in much danger of stopping him.

 

No, but thanks for question.

 

Yes,you are right. My mistake, sorry for that.

 

Well if he does, then we would have to conclude Sharkey's chin to be worse than we thought.

 

Your time would probably be better spent, trying to work out who takes the decision.

 

Byrd stops him. Sharkey has nothing to keep Chris off him. He utterly lacks the twitch and reflexes and skill. Chris lands at will until a ref takes pity and stops the proceedings.

 

Yes- But he will be Sharkeys dad by the end of the bout.

 

Obviously Sharkey was not the most consistent quantity, but at his best I think he was a little bit better than Byrd.

 

Nope, Hell Byrd would most likely lick Dempsey.

 

Rapid fire

 

Sharkey lacks reflex? Are you sure we're talking about the same fighter?

 

They are both defensive specialists, but Sharkey is clearly better on offence, and the better finisher.

When two defensive guys go at it, often the man with the better offence carries the day.

 

Seems a bit of a reach.