Dempsey vs Vlad: Laughable mismatch or pick-em toss up?

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  1. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Given that Vlad is a dominant champion, but essentially a Willard upgrade, does tiny by comparison Dempsey have a realistic shot of an upset win?
     
  2. sugarkills

    sugarkills Active Member Full Member

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    Its a laughable mismatch for Vlad, honestly. 9 times out of 10 he gets knocked out by Dempsey within 3 rounds.
     
  3. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That should get it going!
     
  4. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You never know for sure, but I think Wlad murders him in three. If you have the dimensions of Dempsey and come at Wlad the way he did with Willard, you're going to catch some leather.
     
  5. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    If Dempsey can land a clean shot and follow him backwards, Dempsey crushes him early.
     
  6. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    But Wlad can hurt Dempsey. Even jabs would be hurting him. I just think Wlad would be so scared he'd turn it into a clinch-a-thon.
     
  7. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Dempsey was fast and furious, Vlad is now contained and smart but Jack may be able to rip through....I favor Vlad but Jack was as quick as Sanders at least as hard as Brewster so I would not count him out...also JD was good against big men however none in the class of Vladimir but it only takes one snowball to start an avalanche
     
  8. sugarkills

    sugarkills Active Member Full Member

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    Jack might get caught with some leather, but once he rolls his way in, is Wlad going to be able to withstand the barrage? Maybe you should ask a journeyman named Corrie Sanders :hat
     
  9. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Dempsey needs to rush Wlad, make it rough and messy quickly and not let Wlad settle into his 'rhythm' (jab, hug, clinch, repeat).

    Wlad doesnt like pressure, and Dempsey would bring the heat.

    Dempsey really needs to get him out of there early, or hes going to recieve a prolonged beating because knowing Wlad, he wont take any risks and will be more than happy with a decision
     
  10. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A prime Jack Dempsey...the man who had to fight in mining camps as a youth to survive against much bigger men...Dempsey with his furious bob an weave style...two fisted power,
    ...and chin...against a jab...hold...jab...hold Wlad....kicks his ass...
     
  11. Mendoza

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    60/40 in favor of Wlad.
     
  12. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wlad by a first round jab KO