Berbick vs Chuvalo

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  1. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd like to know who here really believes that George Chuvalo would have mopped the floor with Tervor Berbick

    KO magazine seems to think so. I think they severely underestimated Berbick as a fighter. They made light of it when he won fights of major importance and nailed him hard when he lost a fight such as to Snipes or Gordon.

    Unless he takes Chuvalo lightly I dont see how he could lose
     
    redrooster, Sep 26, 2008
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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Berbick by decision for me.
     
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  3. Imira

    Imira Vespertine... Full Member

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    I think this would go the distance 10 or 12 rounds. I'll go with Berbick by UD.
     
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  4. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    Two very good bodypunchers here. I'm of the opinion that Berbick tends to be overrated while Chuvalo's abilities other than his chin tend to be underrated. I'd have to look back at some prime Chuvalo, but I seem to remember him being more mobile, less stiff and better at working the angles than Berbick. I'm also pretty sure he would have a speed advantage.

    Chuvalo by UD seems likely, although I'd have to look back and see if Chuvalo was as good as I remember. I'm sure Berbick was as bad an I remember.
     
    The Kurgan, Sep 26, 2008
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  5. tommy the hat

    tommy the hat Active Member Full Member

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    Chuvalo outroughs Berbick in a decision in this battle of Canadian Heavyweights.
     
    tommy the hat, Sep 26, 2008
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  6. The Kurgan

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    To paraphrase Razor Ruddock, "Berbick is as Canadian as I am!"

    In other words, about as Canadian as Bob Marley.
     
    The Kurgan, Sep 26, 2008
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  7. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I dont care for Berbick...Chuvalo could out work him or stop him
     
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  8. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what big names did Chuvalo ever beat? He seemed to be a stepping stone at best while Berbick won a championship.

    i cant see him stopping or roughing up Berbick. Berbick beat a lot of big names like Tate and the first man to beat Page and Thomas, two of the biggest names out there
     
    redrooster, Sep 27, 2008
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  9. marciano1952

    marciano1952 Active Member Full Member

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    Chuvalo fouht in the thoughest era of HW's when there was only 1 title Berbick came along in a MUCH weaker era when there was 3 titles I thank
     
    marciano1952, Sep 27, 2008
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  10. clark

    clark Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'll take Chuvalo in this one.
     
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  11. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    As much respect as I have for George Chuvalo, I really can't see him outpointing, and certainly not stopping the man who convincingly defeated prime versions of Tate, Page and Thomas, as well going the distance with a peak Holmes. Chuvalo was best known for his losing efforts against great fighters as well as various wins over finge contender types and decent locals on the Canadian circuit. No one was more durable than George, but he did not have the fire power nor pure boxing ability to beat Berbick.
     
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  12. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Very true, but did Chuvalo ever become champion?
     
    mr. magoo, Sep 27, 2008
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  13. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'd favor Berbick, comfortably.
     
    Russell, Sep 27, 2008
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  14. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, there weren't multi-titles available.
    When ultimately tested, Berbick showed some "dog".
    George never did.
    Chuvalo UD...

    Let's not forget the underrated Bob Clereux!
     
    jowcol, Sep 27, 2008
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  15. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Your right Berbick has some very good wins. BUT in answer to your Q he beat Quarry, Doug Jones, and gave a prime Ali a tough fight

    Stylistically it favours Berbick none the less
     
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