Antonio Tarver vs Michael Spinks

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 19, 2024.


Who wins and how

  1. Tarver KO/TKO

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  2. Spinks KO/TKO

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  3. Tarver Decision

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  4. Spinks Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Both in their respective primes. Who wins?
     
  2. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spinks decision, but could stop him if he forced the action, he has more to his game, Tarver is more basic, Spinks had better footworks, could throw lead rights, had more ways to set up punches and had more to his defence as well.
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Spinks by decision
     
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  5. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    A very good LHW against a guy on the short list for the best ever LHW.

    Spinks should win handily. I think Tarver would go into a defensive shell and drop a clear UD
     
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  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Spinks ko's him in a 15 round fight, sooner or later he'll catch Tarver with that wicked rght hand
     
  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I figured Spinks by decision was the most likely scenario. He was a much better fighter but Tarver’s durability was beyond proven
     
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  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Spinks dec. Off chance of ko by Tarver.
     
  9. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Probably a cagey chess match like the Eddie Mustafa Muhammad fight.

    Spinks by decision in a surprisingly uneventful fight.
     
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  10. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Spinks does everything better than Tarver. Tarver stands no chance whatsoever. Probably lasts distance though as he could take a shot.