Pinklon Thomas v Carl Williams 1984 who wins and why ?

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  1. fourskin

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    Discuss ?
     
    fourskin, May 11, 2025
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    Whew,! 2 fighters who could fight at a top level and also unexpectedly stink it up .. I'd say Pinklon is the favorite but if he's got his pipe Carl wins a boring decision.
     
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    Top answer!
     
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  4. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thomas from the Spoon fight outboxes him.
     
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    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    The Thomas that fought Tim Witherspoon was a very very good fighter ... maybe the only one to beat a prime Witherspoon in a fight Tim has no legit excuses to lose ... that Thomas would have beaten a 1984 Larry Holmes in my opinion and been too strong for Williams ..
     
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    Thomas better chin great jab
     
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    Two outstanding left jabs from these men. In 1984 I’d have to make Thomas the favorite. That was the year he soundly outboxed a prime Tim Witherspoon. Williams was still pretty green in 1984 and was decked twice by quick Tillis.
     
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  8. Titan1

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    Thomas by UD or Late round stoppage. Williams wasn't ready for Thomas at that point in time.
     
    Titan1, May 17, 2025
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  9. ETM

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    Yea I think Thomas might have been the best heavyweight of the 80s besides Tyson and Larry.
     
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    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Williams was a blip on the screen in 1984. He wasn't ready for this type of competition.
     
    zadfrak, May 18, 2025
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