The Hardest Puncher (post 1975), That Floyd Patterson Beats?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    So, as it asks, who's the hardest hitter, that Floyd Patterson (at his best) defeat s?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Earnie Shavers.
     
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  3. Fergy

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    It's a risky one for Floyd imo. But winnable, depends on How confident as well Floyd is.
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Floyd was never less than extremely confident. He even sought a third fight with Sonny Liston. He was confident in his own abilities to the point of fault.

    He was the world's heavyweight champion.
     
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    See your point about him not being afraid to fight a guy, but I mean him getting hit by Shavers best shots, can affect a fighter in the ring.
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Well if he gets hit with Earnie's best punches he will have a consciousness problem, not a confidence problem.
     
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  7. Dynamicpuncher

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    I could see Patterson outboxing Lyle, Shavers, although both would be dangerous for Patterson especially Shavers early on.
     
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  8. Fergy

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    Lol
     
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    Would you be confident if you was unconscious McGrain?!!
    :scared1
     
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  10. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Not in my forties anyway.
     
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  11. Pugguy

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    This is a great question.

    Shavers is a bit of a tight rope but Floyd def. has a good chance of getting to the other side.

    Come to think of it, if Floyd’s era came a few years later, he might well have enjoyed some victories over several name fighters of the 70s - Shavers, Lyle etc. Not a lock imo but still a very good chance.

    I think he could beat Young also - not that it would be a crowd pleaser though and after the fight Young would of course complain that he was robbed.

    Sorry, I’m getting my Floyd on.
     
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  12. mark ant

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    Maybe Frank Bruno.
     
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  13. Frankus

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    Shavers is a good shout. Could also see him beating Cooney.
     
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    i think Cooney flattens him in a couple of rounds tbh
     
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  15. swagdelfadeel

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    I agree. Cooney would've likely flattened a 1972 Patterson which is the only version he'd step in the ring with.
     
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