Melio Bettina vs. Karl Mildenberger

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Bettina had a short run at heavy, one sparring session made Louis sweat off of fighting southpaws. Mildenberger gave Ali a solid fight himself. Who would win?
     
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    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not the fans who have to sit thru this awkward af match. :lol:

    But I'd favor Bettina, who seems to have the edge in power & durability.
     
  4. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Member Full Member

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    Probably Karl. Bettina said he was getting back in shape 1945 after WW 2 and stepped in to spar some unknown guy and got his butt kicked bad. Turned out it was some guy named Archie Moore. The guy people say supernaturally had his physical peak when he was in his 40s in the 1950s. But this would have way before that huuum.
     
  5. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Wasnt Bettina at one point the world Light-Heavyweight champion, at least in the NYSAC?
     
  6. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Member Full Member

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    Yes short reign.