Ali vs Tunney

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Joe E, Jul 25, 2007.


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  1. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I agree with you on all this...but I think it would clearly be Ali by a competive decsion..he was too big and slightly faster, but not as technically sound as Tunney.
     
    red cobra, Aug 12, 2009
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  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Ali by dec ,no knockdowns.
     
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  3. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Prime for Prime a close decision for Ali
     
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  4. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ali *****-smacks Tunney all over the ring for a late rd TKO......... Ali just too big and strong for Tunney.......... Tunney has no power to hurt Ali with, so Ali fears nothing against Tunney....... Ali would be in the odd role as the pressure fighter looking to attack Tunney by coming in and jabbing, which would set-up all the other punches he threw...... Tunney would punches galore.......

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    MRBILL, Aug 12, 2009
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  5. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    From the not-so-great footage of Tunney that Ive seen & by what Ive read about his style etc..... there is nothing Tunney had to beat Ali with, Ali was bigger, faster & would pick him apart from the outside.

    Ali by clear 15 rd UD.
     
    Bill Butcher, Aug 13, 2009
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  6. Unforgiven

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    Tunney KO1 :lol:
     
    Unforgiven, Aug 13, 2009
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  7. Joe E

    Joe E Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali was taller, heavier, longer reach, and was slightly quicker with his hands. Tunney was technicaly more sound, had better all around foot work, and, heres the key, was more patient. Both were great Ring Generals with Tunney having a slight edge here. Tunney would completely frustrate Ali with movement, defense, and counter punching. To the point to where Ali would have to fight off the front foot, begins to get frustrated, starts to press and make mistakes. Aggresion wasn't Ali's style. The question is, can Tunney do enough to overcome Ali's physical advantages. I'll still give Tunney a slight edge in this one.
     
    Joe E, Aug 13, 2009
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