John Ruiz vs Jersey Joe Walcott of 1947

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    The Walcott who fought Joe Louis fights Ruiz for a heavyweight title belt. Does Walcott walk away with his hand raised in token of victory or does Ruiz pull a Marciano on Walcott?
     
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  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Walcott, at his best, is surely able to outbox him and potentially stop him, he’s far more skilled, much better feet, judgement of range etc, he’d make him miss by a mile and counter him, stick that jab on him, confuse him with feints and movement which would make Ruiz hesitate and allow Walcott to fight at his own pace.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    If Jersey Joe is well trained,top of his game, then he beats Ruiz easily.
     
    Fergy, Oct 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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  4. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Definitely Walcott. That version of Walcott is better than the version of Roy Jones that had his way with Ruiz.
     
    Smokin Bert, Oct 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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  5. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Walcott walks off with arms raised.
     
    AntonioMartin1, Oct 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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