D*ck Tiger v Tony Zale?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mcvey, Mar 5, 2016.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Two rough and tough middles,15 rounds, prime for prime,whom do you pick?
     
  2. Tippy

    Tippy Member Full Member

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    Zale aint denting that chin and being aggressive just dosent work vs Tiger

    He wasnt a face first brawler he could box well and set up his shots but his style was built around being aggressive and thats just bad news when facing Tiger, his bodywork would be his best showing in the fight but I dont see it wearing down Tiger enough to get a win
     
  3. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good tiger for me to.Zale was no Emile Griffiths
     
  4. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Tiger takes this. Tiger was a bad combination of style, durability, strength, and power for Zale.
     
  5. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For the most part, stylistically you would be in trouble coming to Tiger in a fight. I lean towards Tiger stopping Zale.
     
  6. jtc

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  7. Berlenbach

    Berlenbach Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Slippery boxers/movers were poison for Tiger, but he was damn near invincible if you came to brawl. Zale fighting in his usual style dooms him against Tiger IMO.
     
  8. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes both Tiger's and Zale's Achilles Heels were good boxers.
     
  9. Ted Spoon

    Ted Spoon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The kind of fight that would likely ensue favours Tiger, however, Zale was a rib-crunching technician at his best. Tiger would certainly not be giggling his way to victory.
     
  10. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    No doubt it would be a WAR.
    And I would want to be ringside!
     
  11. yancey

    yancey Active Member Full Member

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    And eager to blow the winner.

    Right?

    :lol: