billy conn vs jimmy bivins...

I would favor Conn's superior movement and slickness to give him the edge in a close, hard-fought battle.

Tough to call though.

 

Did a thread on this a little while ago everyone seemed to pick Conn. http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63196

 

Wasnt Billy Conn ONE of the most underated LH of ALL-time?Nat Fleischer didnt have him top 10????:bbb

 

Fleischer did a lot for boxing but when it came to ranking the ATG's he was extremely partial to the old timers.

 

That's a bit surprising, I wouldn't think this would be a clear cut win for him at all.

 

I think Conn's legacy is hurt somewhat by his career being cut short while still in his prime. He certainly demonstrated what a talented and capable fighter he was, but IMO we didn't get to see the full extent of his abilities or what he could accomplish.

Still, he is a top tenner IMO, but I could see the case for not putting him in the top 5.

 

Conn is by far the more talented of the two and it is hard to imagine Bivins outboxing him prime for prime.

In terms of the actual timeline I guess that Conn would win it pre war and Bivins would win it post war.

 

Thanks my sense,I still think underated.MAYBE GOING A LITTLE TO STRONG ON LOUIS fights but I dont think so. Janitor agree ,Billy boy by dec.

 

Bivins by SD over Conn.