Best Ever under 200lb (head-to-head)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Anton Frank, May 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM.


  1. Anton Frank

    Anton Frank New Member Full Member

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    Lets say there is a competition of the best in their prime, whoever can make 200lb, same day weigh in. Who comes out on top?

    Dempsey
    Marciano
    Louis
    Frazier
    Holyfield
    Toney
    Spinks
    Moorer

    I don't think there is anyone else. I don't count Byrd, Haye, Usyk as they weighed more even by modern cruiser limit (with weight cutting).
     
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Louis is the best fighter. He would win some in the lab imaginary round-robin.
     
  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Langford might beat the bottom three.
    Charles,Tunney,Walcott have chances against them too,imo
     
  4. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    Entirely agree, good points.
    Forgive my bringing this up here and now, but what is the point of a poster being banned ? seems they can still post, and still reply to posts, although I have been here for a little while, it's always puzzled me.
    thanks, stay safe , chat soon.
    Mike.
     
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  5. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    If they have the red banned flag they can't post at all.
     
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  6. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi JT.
    Ok so, all I have seen is the banned letters in red on a strip below the name, is that what you mean ? haven't seen a flag ? well I don't think I have.
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Hi Mike.

    We'll call it a red strip. If that is present they cannot post any which way mate i.e. Grouch or whatever his name is would not be able to post right now. He'd be able to enter the site not logged in and see threads in here but not post. That's my take.
     
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  8. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well, it doesn't to appear to be in place ? Grouch posted today @ 5-48 talking about Cooney and Shavers, all ok no bad comments, but the banned " strip " was in place, so he must have been banned for some remarks from a earlier post ? if that was the case how did today's post get on the forum ?
    Confusing no !
     
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  9. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    When people get banned the offending posts are often removed. There's no chance he's posted since being banned unless I've misunderstood the concept for decades.
     
  10. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    @Mike Cannon it's impossible to post while banned. Grouch2 didn't do that and was banned after that post was made.

    If you've got questions of this nature feel free to message me, or to ask a question in Suggestions and Requests, but yeah do try to avoid these discussions on the open forum.
     
  11. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    Sure, understand, thanks for prompt reply.
    stay safe, chat soon.
    Mike.
     
  12. BCS8

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    If Usyk can make the limit then he's my man.
     
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  13. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed. I would even take the 2012 lightheavy olympic gold medalist version of Uysk. He went pro right after with a 335-15 amateur record with almost all of his losses from when he was a teenager.
     
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  14. Anton Frank

    Anton Frank New Member Full Member

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    So you'd take Olympian Usyk to beat prime Louis and Holyfield?
     
  15. Anton Frank

    Anton Frank New Member Full Member

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    Yes, good call!