Battle of the left hookers: Frazier vs Baer

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Who wins and how

  1. Frazier KO/TKO

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  2. Baer KO/TKO

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    0.0%

  3. Frazier Decision

    1 vote(s)
    10.0%

  4. Baer Decision

    0 vote(s)
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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    How does 5'11 205 pound Joe Frazier do against the 6'6 250 pound hard hitting Buddy Baer? Is this like Lewis vs Tua?
     
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  2. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    This would be like Lewis - Tua in a universe where Lennox was much worse, and David was much better.
     
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  3. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, b/c Buddy didn't make use of his height, he lowered his head into his opponents' range.

    Frazier should be able to work his way in close in his customary fashion & break down Baer into a stoppage in a manner not too dissimilar from Louis in their 1st fight.
     
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  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    No, Frazier would gradually chop Buddy down ,imo.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Frazier was too fast, busy and methodical for Baer in my opinion. He’d probably have to take some lumps along the way to victory and it would take time break down Baer but I think he eventually stops him late
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Buddy could use his size and strength to replicate what Foreman did.
     
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  7. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Baer vs Cooney would’ve been more fitting.
     
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