Archie Moore Of the Marciano Fight V Dubois, &Kabayel?

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    The Old Mongoose of the Rocky fight versus the present versions of Dubois and Kabayel,how does he do?
     
  2. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Moore was practically a light heavyweight; I don't see him stopping Dubois or Kabayel...
     
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  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    But could he beat them?
     
  4. FrankinDallas

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    Archie tended to get hit at HW. If either guy hit him like Rocky did the Ole Mongoose would be in orbit.

    He had in my estimation a 20% chance of outboxing either one and surviving 12 rounds and winning a decision.
     
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  5. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I kind of doubt it...
     
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  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’ve known you for years, McVey and always liked you. Still do. But is this an exercise designed to diminish Rocky’s opposition and hence Rocky himself ? If not then I apologize. But if it is please be honest. Thanks
     
  7. mcvey

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    Actually its an exercise to determine how good the Moore of the 50's was.ps I like you too.
     
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  8. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He beat bigger and better so yes. Both fighters are terrible in comparison.
     
  9. mcvey

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    Dubois is 6ft 5 in 250lbs ,with a 78 in reach and has a near 96% ko ratio
    Kabayel is 6ft 3in 240lbs with an 80 in reach, with a near 71% ko ratio
    Both have ko'd modern day heavyweight giants.
    Which heavies did Moore beat that were their size and better ?
     
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  10. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Did Archie maintain his power at heavy? Hard to see him keeping Dubois and Kabayel wary to try and outwork and overpower him without it.
     
  11. George Crowcroft

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    I think Moore has a great chance at stopping Chinamite Dubois. Kabayel probably beats him though.
     
  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I don't know, I can't see Archie beating either tbh.
     
  13. mcvey

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    I think Dubois has a great chance of koing Moore who was floored and ko'd by lesser punchers.
     
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  14. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    You could say the same about Dubois.
     
  15. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fun fact Archie beat more men 200+ then Joe Louis did. 20-23 I believe
    Some notables because so many think height and weight is a skill
    6”4 Lavorante
    6”4 Abel Cestac x2
    6”4 James Parker
    6”3 Nino x2
    6”2 1/2 Bob Baker
    All are probably more skilled than the two in comments. They’re terrible fighters with good punches.