Cleveland Williams vs James J Braddock primes

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Oct 7, 2024.


Who wins?

  1. Williams KO/TKO

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%

  2. Williams PTS

    1 vote(s)
    14.3%

  3. Braddock KO/TKO

    1 vote(s)
    14.3%

  4. Braddock PTS

    3 vote(s)
    42.9%
  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
    Devon, Oct 7, 2024
    Devon, Oct 7, 2024
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  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Williams, too fast
     
    Melankomas, Oct 7, 2024
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  3. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Braddock by lopsided decision.
     
    HistoryZero26, Oct 7, 2024
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  4. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    I'm kind of conflicted on this one

    On one hand, i regard Williams as the better fighter. On the other hand, I think Braddock is all wrong for him; will take him to deep waters and pump the jab in his face
     
    The Undefeated Lachbuster, Oct 7, 2024
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I went with Williams on points. For all his shortcomings, James Braddock was durable and sometimes a decent boxer. I think Williams would outwork him though and keep him on the defensive.
     
    mr. magoo, Oct 7, 2024
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Same. I can't pick a winner. Williams should win on paper, but on paper and in the ring can be 2 different things.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 7, 2024
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  7. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Very, very, very, VERY shaky nod to Braddock on points. Prime Williams had a puncher's chance to win anytime he stepped in the ring but Braddock had a stout jaw ... only one man ever put him down for the count in 74 fights, Joe Louis ... and IMO was a slicker boxer.
     
    PRW94, Oct 7, 2024
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