1951 Archie Moore vs 1947 Jersey Joe Walcott

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  1. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Both at their best. Who takes it?
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Walcott by ko.Moore was a great lhvy, Walcott was not top ten at heavy, but he is just as clever as Moore, and more durable.
     
  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Absolutely.
     
  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Walcott kayoes Archie in 13 rounds, be close though.
     
  5. The Mongoose

    The Mongoose I honor my bets banned

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    Walcott is the knee jerk pick but at this time, he had a pretty close competitive trilogy with LHW technician Maxim who was able to defend his power shots, stick him with his jab, and make him look bad. Moore compeltely outclassed and destroyed Maxim. Maybe Walcott bests him in a trilogy, Moore certainly would have at least one bad night, but this isn't an easy call.
     
  6. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Agreed.. I'd still personally favor Joe Walcott, but Moore beat some good heavyweights as well.
     
  7. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You know my pick people.. OBVI it's Moore...
















    Sike... it's my boy JJW :)
     
  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think it would be a fascinating, brilliant fight over fifteen. Either one of these guys could put the other one away with one punch. But both of them are masters at controlling the range and action. It would be fascinating to see Moore's solution to Walcott's walkaway, it would be fascinating to see Walcott find ways to lead without getting his head taken off with a counter. Fabulous stuff.

    I wouldn't be putting any money down on this one. Probably I'd pick Walcott on the forum off the back off his pedigree. No style advantage here. Very close to a 50.50 proposition imo.
     
  9. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Archie was the better pound for pound guy but he did not have Joey M's chin either .. I like Joe w his blazing speed and power to catch Archie and take him out in a sudden KO ..
     
  10. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Tough pick, I fancy Walcott, not even because of size either

    I thought Walcott Maxim was a robbery?
     
  11. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I love the styles...and it would be a great match up. Moore is better...Walcott is bigger, but very good. I'd pick Walcott.