ATG LHW Tourney - Round 1 - Gene Tunney vs Roy Jones Jr

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by George Crowcroft, Apr 20, 2020.


Who Wins?

Poll closed Apr 23, 2020.

  1. Tunney Wins

    11 vote(s)
    36.7%

  2. Jones Wins

    19 vote(s)
    63.3%
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  1. 88Chris05

    88Chris05 Active Member Full Member

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    Thanks McVey, always good to get your input!
     
    88Chris05, Apr 22, 2020
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  2. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I'm undecided TBH. I think there's good arguments either way.
     
    BitPlayerVesti, Apr 22, 2020
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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    You got a day left (ish)... can Tunney pull it back?
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 22, 2020
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  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Or science.
     
    Seamus, Apr 22, 2020
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  5. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't insult science with that...
     
    70sFan865, Apr 23, 2020
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  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Tough one. Good match-up. I can definitely see Tunney having the skills and smarts to win this one, but I somewhat reluctantly pick Roy believing his incredible athleticism edges it after realizing early Tunney is an extremely tricky customer.
     
    Rumsfeld, Apr 23, 2020
    Rumsfeld, Apr 23, 2020
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    "Roy Jones Jr of Pensacola, Florida won a close 15 round decision over cagey veteran Gene Tunney. The Fighting Marine fought hard and showed a huge heart when in the early stages where he was being tagged at all angels by the rapid hands of Jones. Tunney ended up getting his jab working as you knew he would, but still ate plenty of shots from the power punching Jones. As the contest continued the body punching of Tunney hurt Jones later on, but Junior stayed true and hung on. All 3 judges had it wide, 5-10 in favour of Jones."

    - Associated Press

    Roy Jones Jr joins Archie Moore in the next stage of the tournament.
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 24, 2020
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