1985 Michael Spinks vs. 2000 Chris Byrd at HW

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by KOTF, Apr 17, 2010.


  1. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    The battle of the U.S. Olympic medalists at MW. Who gets it at HW?
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    My Guess is probably Byrd. Most will pick Spinks, and in truth, he was the better fighter, but Chris spent far more time in this class..
     
  3. Sister Sledge

    Sister Sledge Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Byrd was a better HW. Spinks did a great thing, but he still was not a true HW. Byrd would have been too slick.









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  4. punchy

    punchy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Spinks he was the better fighter, was never defeated until Tyson and was the first man to beat Holmes who was a much slicker fighter than Byrd.