Apart From A Few Exceptions No Heavies Pre 1960 Beat Todays Men

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    Galento was stopped by both the Baer brothers.
    Lost to179lbs Al Delaney.
    Beaten twice by Godoy.
    Drew with180lbs Eddie Mader 28-25--6.
    Drew with181lbs Don Potrie 43-20-2.
    Was stopped by 36-21-5 Marty Gallagher.
    Lost to 38-19-3 Bob Tow.
    Was beaten up and stopped by168lbs Al Gainer .
     
    mcvey, Jul 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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  2. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    For me he was one of the most innetp and clumsy fighters I have ever seen, devoid of any skill whatsoever, I think he would struggle to win any fights against modern fighters, but if that is your opinion then you're welcome to air it .
    stay safe .
    Mike.
     
    Mike Cannon, Jul 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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  3. Walcott

    Walcott Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Floyd Patterson could cause an upset somewhere perhaps against a chinny HW.
     
    Walcott, Jul 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Galento was cheated out of the decision
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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  5. Walcott

    Walcott Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I could also see Max Baer landing a big overhand right and knocking out a few modern era HW's. He was by no means a small man and packed a punch.
     
    Walcott, Jul 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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