Charlie Burley vs Henry Armstrong in Welterweight Div. Who Wins?

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  1. ron davis

    ron davis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For the Championship 15 rounds in MSG. Jack Dempsey the referee and sole judge.
     
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  2. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    I havent seen Burley but based on what Ive seen I have to choose Armstrong, my 5th greatest boxer.
     
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    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Wow. Could Burley handle that heat? If Charley didn't go hard at the first bell he might get too far behind before he warmed up. That was sometimes a pattern of his. Leto got on top of him early and fended off Burley's late run. Zivic outbusied him. I think Armstrong could do something of both.
     
  5. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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    I pick Armstrong, by the tiniest and slimest of chances.
     
  6. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Antonio.
    Could I take a punt on 3 of your top four, with your permission, in any order : Greb / SRR / Langford / so that leaves one more, maybe Charles ? put me straight please.
    stay safe buddy, always have time for your posts and thoughts, they form a large part of the forum.
    Mike.
     
  7. JohnThomas1

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    Burley's natural size would see him home here. Armstrong's great and beat all sorts of bigger guys while weighing in quite light, but Charlie is a different kettle of fish. Armstrong's aggression would push Burley up a couple of gears and I'd hate to be facing that. Armstrong was super durable tho and only stopped in his first ever fight, and one against Zivic. He beat Zivic 2-1. Burley was still on the up and beat him easily in the second and third bouts. Zivic was negotiating to fight the champ Armstrong bought out Burley's contract which kept him out of the title picture, in reality. Common sense tells us Burley was easily Zivic's match by the end of their trilogy. Zivic later beat Armstrong twice in title bouts a year or so later.

    If Burley can handle the heat and dirtiness Zivic brought he'll be too much for Hank. Hank's undersized in this particular battle, as great as he was.
     
  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Henry Armstrong was pound for pound the far better fighter. But Burley would have an obvious advantage here. That’s not to say Henry would have no chance. It might be a very close fight and one he might just win. But on the surface it’s hard to make him a favorite
     
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  9. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Thanks!
    My top five reads like this:
    Ali/Robinson/Duran/Chavez/Armstrong.
     
  10. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Thanks!!!
     
  11. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I'd pick Burley but with Jack as the third man ,and assuming it goes the distance, Henry might get it on aggression.
     
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