2 Contenders, about 100 years apart, Luis Firpo vs. Andy Ruiz, 12 rounds

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Luis Firpo vs Andy Ruiz (Primes)

  1. Luis Firpo by Knockout

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  2. Luis Firpo by TKO

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  3. Luis Firpo by Decision 12

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  4. Draw

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  5. Andy Ruiz by Knockout

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  6. Andy Ruiz by TKO

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  7. Andy Ruiz by Decision 12

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  1. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In their primes, how does this go? Is Luis competitive? Can he win?
     
    djanders, Feb 26, 2022
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  2. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Personally, IMHO, I think Firpo's style is just crazy enough to give Ruiz some problems. And Firpo could take a pretty good punch. Actually, Luis might even knock Andy down once, but the reverse is also true. I'm going with Ruiz by Decision, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it.
     
    djanders, Feb 27, 2022
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  3. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I'd bet the farm on Ruiz winning, probably by some sort of stoppage as he picks Firpo apart and overwhelms him with his surprising skills and handspeed. Wouldn't be competitive, IMO.
     
    mrkoolkevin, Feb 27, 2022
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  4. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Give this one to the "new school" fighter.
    Firpo with what little film we have of him, was usually off
    balance, also telegraphed his punches.
    Ruiz's is a well schooled fighter, though
    portly , he is surprisingly quick fisted.
    This fight in all likelihood is a blow out.
    Ruiz by early ko.
     
    Flash24, Feb 27, 2022
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