Could Archie Moore clear this gauntlet at 160

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Archie Moore at 160 vs
    Julian Jackson
    Gerald McClellan
    Nigel Benn
    Iran Barkley
    Roberto Duran
    John Mugabi

    Remember, this is the MW Moore. The one who beat Jack Chase and Eddie Booker. Not the light heavyweight and heavyweight version
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    In theory yes. In practicality, probably not. That’s a horrible list to go through especially if it’s one right after the other.
     
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  3. thistle

    thistle Boxing Junkie

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    3 of them are more like l-hw's cum hw's in Moore's time, which he fought at anyway, so he might struggle with them, might, but maybe not.

    not certain victories, but I'll give him the benefit of doubt because of what he already did, so should continue to do so still.

    again, never easy to know with some 'mythical' match ups.