A lightheavyweight that could beat Joe Frazier?

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  1. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    initially i thought 'nah' when i saw the thread title. I wouldn't pick moorer over frazier but he does seem like the most sensible choice.
     
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  2. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Too big and nasty, and quick to ask...Nobody.
     
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  3. Titan1

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    Not even Michael Spinks,though he might last a round or two longer than Bob Foster did, LOL!
     
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  4. clark

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    What?
     
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  5. janitor

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    I don't think I could favor anybody to do it really.

    The problem is that to beat a guy like Frazier, you need some sort of physical advantage to nullify him.

    You probably need to be stronger than him physically.
     
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  6. CONSTAR

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    Sam Langford would beat Frazier
     
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  7. BUDW

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    Joe wipes the floor with every LH
     
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  8. Bummy Davis

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    I dont think a light heavyweight could beat Joe Frazier but a small heavyweight like Ezzard Charles,Billy Conn,Walcott,Tunney have a good chance. It may be too much for the 5'7 Langford to go head to head with Smoking Joe and Greb could steal a 4-6 rounded possibly as a light-heavy but too hard to stay alive for 10 rds. I dont think Archie has the style to keep Joe away for long and a breakdown similar to the Marciano fight would find Joe the winner after getting off the floor from a shart-shooting right hand
     
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  9. CONSTAR

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    Langford could outbox Frazier if he wanted to. Head to head he could also out slug Frazier.

    No other light heavy beats Frazier tho not even Archie moore
     
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  10. Stevie G

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    No natural 175 lb man could beat a prime Joe Frazier. Not even the best such as Moore and Jones.
     
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  11. he grant

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    Langford, a Qwai with heavyweight KO power in either fist certainly has the best shot ..
     
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  12. Webbiano

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    The smaller target may also pose a problem, considering the fighter would most likely be more mobile. Frazier's style is designed for fighting bigger men and the sacrifice of size for speed may not benefit him a whole deal.
     
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  13. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    That's why I said small chance. :D

    I think Roy was more athletic, and he would be landing, so he could even conceivably cause a lot of damage if he targeted Joe's eyes, especially his one good eye.


    Also, I forgot to mention Conn as having a chance.

    Just notice him in Bummy's post.
     
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  14. cuchulain

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    ...

     
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  15. he grant

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    I would certainly not say any of those guys had a good chance ..
     
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