Does Smokin Bert Cooper Stand A Chance Against Bruno?

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Can Bert beat Bruno?

  1. Yes he definitely could have.

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  2. No chance, he'd be hammered!

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Can the guy who kd Holyfield and Moorer, and gave Mercer hell beat The UK's beloved Frank Bruno?

     
  2. BCS8

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    Frank didn't have the greatest chin and Cooper could hit like a hammer. His punches turned Mercer into an extra from a zombie movie. I'd definitely give him a good shot against Bruno.
     
  3. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The guy that fought Commander Vander & Mercer is not the version you'd want Frank in the ring with.

    Can you picture Bruno instead of those guys in those tremendous exchanges?
     
  4. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    I am somewhat undecided on Bruno and his " chin " on one level, yes he had a weak chin, but on closer inspection it was his lack of stamina , and his gassing late in fights that could be mistaken for a suspect chin, he has taken some wallops from Lewis, McCall, Witherspoon ( early in the fight ) and withstood them, so it leaves me slightly baffled, as to Cooper beating him, yes I think he has a good chance, my feeling is Bert would be too persistent, put pressure on Bruno, and manage to avoid his right, and you are in with a chance imo.
    stay safe BCS8, always keep an eye out for your posts.
    Mike.
     
  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I think Bruno jab and hard right win the fight, but I don't rule out Bert.
    If he comes in as he did against Holyfield and Moorer, then it could really Go his way.
    Scrappy under dog.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    He'd have a war on his hands.
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Of course he has a chance to beat Bruno. A good chance.
     
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  8. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Bruno wins but id be real uncomfortable if I was on Bruno's team come fight night.
     
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  9. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes. I think Bert Cooper would have a “ chance “ against Frank Bruno. Not sure if he should be favored but I can see him giving Frank hell. Incidentally this might have been one hell of a good fight.
     
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  10. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    Good chance, but keep in mind that Cooper's worst enemy was a big, long, strong jab. Even a good version of Bert (Moorer, Mercer, Evander) would still likely lose to Bruno. The power pole jab would take all of Cooper's chances at a win away.
     
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  11. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Anyone that can punch,especially a heavyweight , stands a chance.
     
  12. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    He certainly would have a chance though I favor Bruno.
     
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  13. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Possibly but Frank's jab would do a lot of damage. A similar fight to the truth but with Cooper getting sparked .
     
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