Anyone game to Take a bet?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Boilermaker, May 12, 2018.


  1. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would bet anything that (if he lived long enough and actually got in to some sort of condition), the great Jack johnson would have stopped Ezzard Charles, Zora Foley, and Marty Marshall (the man who had just beaten and broke Sonny Listons Jaw) as late as 1955, all within 6 weeks or so.

    Foley and Charles wouldnt last 6 rounds each and I see Marshall being carried to a unanimous points win.

    1955 Rules, Referees and conditions. No time machines allowed. Johnson not required to wear the cuffs.

    Anyone game enough to argue otherwise. I would put anything on it.
     
    Boilermaker, May 12, 2018
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  2. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    He's 77 years old.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Are we talking Jack Johnson as he actually would have being in 1955 ?
    If it is I'd stake my House on him losing ..and by painful ko .
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    If we are actually talking a 77 yr old Johnson which I'm sure were not I'd bet the house I would beat him lol
     
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  5. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Maybe because "Young Jack Johnson" did it ?
     
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  6. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Do You dig him up or do we? Oddly, both buried in Chicago, but Belushi isn't. Coincidence? I wonder.
     
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  7. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    I don't think anyone really understands the question.
     
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  8. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Don't post under the influence boys.
     
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  9. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Unforgiven does!
     
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  10. willcross

    willcross Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Charles would win the fight but Jack would win the event
     
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  11. GALVATRON

    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    You can't bet on passed away fighters......

    How do you propose who the actual winner will be determined if they aren't alive anymore? :eek:
     
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  12. Nighttrain

    Nighttrain 'BOUT IT 'BOUT IT Full Member

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    Sure. I am going to need you to send the money now. I will hold it until it is time to pay out.
     
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