Don Cockell vs. James "Buster" Douglas

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Luigi1985, Sep 24, 2007.


  1. Luigi1985

    Luigi1985 Cane Corso Full Member

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    Actually I also favour Douglas in this one, that´s not my problem, my problem is when someone says, that Douglas legacy is SURELY better and names Page as a great win for example...
     
  2. mcvey

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    Douglas was beating Tucker then gassed out,he seemed to have "ticker 2problems early in his career unlike his dad Billy Dynamite Douglas who was a real warrior.Cockell a mild mannered modest man never lacked for courage,Marciano said "he was the only guy I fought who was smaller than me,my best punches didnt seem to affect him",its gruesome watching that fight now,Cockell,just before going into the ring told his manager John Simpson ,who had been with him since Don was a boy,"whatever happens in there dont you F*****G Well Stop It,"Cockell knew what he was in for,but fought his heart out
     
  3. Luigi1985

    Luigi1985 Cane Corso Full Member

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    Correct, he really showed a great heart and a very good chin in that fight...