Archie Moore vs these super middles

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Michael Watson
    Chris Eubank
    Nigel Benn
    Gerald McCellan

    Keep in mind, they would have been light heavyweights in Moore's day, so if Moore was reigning LHW champion, he would have met these men in the ring. Could he make it 4-0?
     
  2. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Moore himself was a big Light Heavyweight, which is why he fought above 175 so many times. He cut from 196 to fight Bobo Olson. He beats them all.
     
  3. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    benn and mclellan have a chance to suprise him early but likely lose by ko.

    watson and eubank are fights i'd like to see, would pick moore but they both have something to trouble him. watson moreso in some ways but he was also more orthodox and therefore predictable.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Gotta go with the great Mongoose
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    McClellan might even be able to floor Moore. But I think Moore stops him
     
  6. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    The Mongoose takes em all.