Ezzard Charles vs the opposition of Patterson 1956-1960

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    In an alternative universe, prime Charles as we knew him becomes HW champion in 1956. He fights the same opposition that Patterson fought. We'll forego Charles vs Moore since Charles thrice beat a much younger and fresher version of Moore in real life.

    Charles vs
    Tommy Jackson
    Roy Harris
    Tom McNeely
    Brian London
    Pete Rademacher
    Ingemar Johannson
    And anyone else I may be forgetting
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 25, 2024
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    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Anyone that Patterson can beat Charles can beat.
     
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    6-0 probably
     
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    Smoochie Boxin' dreamer Full Member

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    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ingo is the only one i would give any real chance.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    If Charles is anywhere near prime he beats all of those men
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Even Brian London???
     
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    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Beats all comfortably, and I dont think Ingo particularly stands a chance against prime Charles either. I think Charles comfortably handles him.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Well there we might have to make an exception. London was an unsung ATG. I’d even pick him to knock out Tyson
     
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    Agreed. The void between skill levels is too vast. That and Charles survived huge punchers like Archie Moore, Elmer Ray, an aged Louis and even took Rocky 15 in their first meeting
     
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    He beats them ,and Floyd too.
     
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  12. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    So you're on Team Charles
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Sep 27, 2024
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