A 200Lb. Joe Frazier vs. the best fighters ever at or under 200Lbs.

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  1. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    A prime Frazier could have still made 200Lbs. He was 205 1/2 vs. Ali in 1971, Frazier W15. At 5'11 1/2" and a 73" reach he would be quite the physical specimen at a very lean 200Lbs.

    So, how does Frazier do vs. some of the best to have ever fought around 200Lbs.

    Jersey Joe Walcott- Walcott was just under 200Lbs. at his best and 6' with a 74" reach.

    Frazier vs. Walcott- who wins?

    Evander Holyfield- Holyfield stands 6'2 1/2" with a 77 1/2' reach and was 208Lbs. vs. Foreman in '91, Holyfield W12. He still could have made 200Lbs.

    Frazier vs. Holyfield- who ya got?

    How about guys like-

    David Haye at CW

    Roy Jones Jr. the night he beat Ruiz

    Jack Johnson, Dempsey, Tunney, Louis, Marciano, M. Spinks, Byrd, Toney, and some others?
     
  2. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll take Frazier over all but Louis.
     
  3. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    He loses to Louis, Marciano, and probably Dempsey. He beats everyone else, imo.
     
  4. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    what about against Cassius Clay. Ali could easily have made 200lbs in those days as well
     
  5. PetethePrince

    PetethePrince Slick & Redheaded Full Member

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    That would've probably been detrimental. Maybe if there was some re-hydrating time.
     
  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I would take him against everyone but Dempsey.