Brothers in boxing

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by old_man, Apr 7, 2013.


  1. old_man

    old_man New Member Full Member

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    People sometimes give the Klitschko's crap for not fighting eachother, which I personally think is stupid. However, just for fun, name some boxing siblings and comment on the outcome of a fictional fight between them. I'll start:

    Max vs Buddy Baer - Max by KO, his bro resembles Primo Carnera in size and style, so I think he would get the same treatment

    Jake vs Joey LaMotta - Jake stops his brother, no question here

    Leon vs Michael Spinks - tricky one, they both beat fading legends, but I'd have to give it to Michael by close UD (taller, better reach, better ring generalship)

    Vitali vs Wladimir - ten years ago, I would have picked Vitali by TKO, no question. Now, I think Wladimir wins by UD, with Vitali taking at most 4 rounds midfight, but then beginning to show his age. There is also the possibility he eats too many jabs and gets badly cut (Charr had a high connect percentage, so the old man is clearly easier to hit these days)

    There, bring up more matches between siblings (e.g. Floyd vs Roger) and comment on them or the ones I've already mentioned. Cheers!
     
  2. MVC

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    Andre/Anthony Dirrell

    Andre from the Froch fight whups Anthony.
     
  3. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mike would kill Leon.
     
  4. dareo

    dareo Active Member Full Member

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    How about floyd mayweather vs roger mayweather ?
     
  5. MVC

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    Sr's handspeed was something else (Evident from the Ray Leonard fight) but Roger whups him. :D
     
  6. old_man

    old_man New Member Full Member

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    HW Michael Spinks is no LHW Michael Spinks. And the Ali that Leon beat wasn't completely shot, as he managed to come back. Then again, you may be right, it wouldn't be that close.