Dempsey vs the following fighters

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Prime Dempsey vs
    Eddie Machen
    Cleveland Williams
    Zora Folley
    Roy Harris
    Howard King
    Wayne Bethea
    Albert Westphal

    Could he pull a Liston and go undefeated against this rogues gallery?
     
  2. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Machen would pose trouble a defensively sound mover that could exploit Dempsey’s wide open attacks after first couple of rounds. He would Ko Folley who didn’t have a great chin. Honestly he Could beat all these guys he was a dynamic talent but my guess is, if he fights all of them in succession he drops 1 maybe 2.
     
  3. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Tbh I don't see him dropping any, even in a gauntlet. After Folley, there's a stark drop off in terms of quality.
     
  4. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    I believe a prime Dempsey beats all of them and some very quickly.
     
  5. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ws
     
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  6. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This.
     
  7. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I can envision a few scenarios for the Machen fight, ranging from a quick blowout to a hard-fought decision, but I'd favor Dempsey in almost any of them.

    Williams' combined size & power could pose a hypothetical threat, even if Dempsey has disposed of opponents that possessed comparable or greater size &/or power.

    Foley tends to stand flatfooted & would eventually fall to Dempsey's fast & unpredictable attack IMO.

    the rest are easy pickins.
     
  8. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes,and I think he would.
     
  9. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Some of em are lucky to see 5 round top s.
     
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  10. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    So, an ATG prob in everyone's top 8/10 up against a crop of average or below contenders......Mmmm
    stay safe buddy, chat soon.