Could prime Dempsey succeed where prime Briggs failed???

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Could he stop the nearly 50 year old George Foreman??
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 13, 2019
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    No. Very few people stop even that Foreman. Dempsey isn't one of them

    Prime George Foreman is level they'd need to be at
     
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  3. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    But Briggs didn't try to knock him out. He pranced away for the whole fight. If Jack comes and tries he might end up getting knocked out himself.
     
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  4. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    The difference in speed would be crazy, I think he could get a TKO with a modern ref.
     
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  5. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, he would beat him with clear decision though.
     
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