Charlie Mitchell vs. Jeffries

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Borderline Anarchist Full Member

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    Mitchell was a giant killer during the 1880s and was a good puncher. Could he have beaten Jeffries?
     
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  2. janitor

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    Probably not, but it might have been competitive early in Jeffries title reign
     
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  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Too much weight to give away imo.
     
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  4. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya Active Member Full Member

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    In a bare knuckle fight, under London Prize Ring Rules, Charlie could make it a long, troublesome fight for Jim Jeffries, although I think Jim would eventually win.

    With gloves, and Queensberry rules, Charlie has no chance, in my opinion, and Jim knocks him out in less than 9 rounds.
     
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  5. janitor

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    More realistically, Mitchell might beat some of the top contenders of Jeffries era.

    Match him against Ruhlin or McCoy, and you have got an interesting fight.
     
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