Yes, I can see that… pretty much like a big Willie Pep. Very plausible scenario!
That's it... in a nutshell.
So do you think Dempsey would try and out-slick him - or would he be drawn into a punch-up?
It's all a matter of styles and what you bring to the table. Quite a few boxers would probably be able to out-slick (like Byrd) Tua, and much...
"We forget so often as boxing fans, that modern boxing is not what it used to be when it comes to laying it all on the line." Why do you think...
Pep didn't fight at all like Robinson (in fact he was much more like Mayweather) and had a pretty good career, I would say.
So many interesting claims/opinions are being put forward in this post, that it would completely derail the thread, if we were going to discuss...
Can't honestly say, that I disagree with any of this!
Body punching… obviously!
Yes, great read… but as we all know, stories from the past, recounted many years later by old-timers, should be taken with a grain of salt!
LaMotta is too strong and would probably stop the smaller Basilio around the 10th.
Some interesting "ape factors" that can be found on BoxRec: Patsy Perroni +14 (6'1½", 87½") Ted Morgan +12 (5'8", 80") Sonny Liston +11 (6'1",...
Mayweather.
If "down the years" means from the very beginning - then we can start with Nonpareil Dempsey. Hard to imagine FM not beating him!
What about someone like Jarrell Miller? He's only 6'4", but 300+ lbs… do we call him a S-HW, or does he not quite qualify?
