Charles or Walcott

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by PhillyPhan69, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2006
    Messages:
    18,095
    Likes Received:
    15,562
    Who do you rate higher as a HW only? And why
     
  2. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    Messages:
    37,077
    Likes Received:
    3,730
    Walcott.

    i think he beat better opposition at heavyweight, I think his tear through the heavyweight division from 1945-1947 was a better streak than anything charles put together, and I believe Walcott has the tools and style to perform better against the rest of the field in h2h matchups.
     
  3. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2009
    Messages:
    27,674
    Likes Received:
    7,653
    walcott knocked out a world champion and charles did not.
     
  4. frankenfrank

    frankenfrank Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2009
    Messages:
    13,965
    Likes Received:
    68
    Walcott . he knocked down and actually outpointed a younger Joe Louis than the one Charles outpointed. true he was also KO'd himself in the rematch , but charles fought an older louis only once. walcott also knocked down marciano , although charles did better against him than walcott in lasting the distance.
    but most importantly walcott KO'd charles himself and won their 4th match.
    h2h walcott is above charles.
     
  5. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2005
    Messages:
    58,748
    Likes Received:
    21,576
    Charles.
    Although it's close.

    Let's face it, Walcott was fortunate to be given that 3rd chance against Charles, after Ezz had beaten him twice already.