Duane Bobick vs Jack Dempsey

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM.


Who wins and how

  1. Bobick KO/TKO

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  2. Dempsey KO/TKO

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  3. Bobick Decision

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  4. Dempsey Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Bobick vs Jack Dempsey

    Dempsey wins

    Dempsey is closer to Bobick in height than Marciano is, still lighter, and far more explosive at the start. He wrecked Jess Willard (6'6½", 245 lbs) in the first round. His style—low entries, sudden bursts, hooks from either hand—is built to get inside a tall man’s jab.


    Bobick’s best weapon is the long jab and the straight right behind it. Dempsey’s best weapon is not letting that jab stay in play. If Dempsey gets to the body and the head in the first three rounds, Bobick’s chin becomes the story again.


    Dempsey could be hit and was not a modern defensive wizard. A composed Bobick who refuses to panic could win rounds at range. The problem is composure under fire. Norton and Tate did not give him time to settle. Prime Dempsey gives even less.


    Lean: Dempsey by early-to-mid stoppage. Decision for Bobick only if he boxes with unusual discipline and Dempsey cannot plant his feet.

    From Grok
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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  2. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    Hello, InMemoryofJakeLamotta.

    So Grok says it leans Dempsey? I will stick with Claude. Claude indicated that Bobick would be fortunate to last the 58 seconds he went with Ken Norton, and most likely would not. I agree with Claude.
     
    Shay Sonya, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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  3. Andre2000

    Andre2000 Active Member Full Member

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    Duane was a pretty big fella, but he could be overwhelmed by a fast-starting blitz, as can be seen in the Norton fight.

    In fact, Duane was also later overwhelmed in the first round by a not so fast starter in John Tate, John being more known for being an evenly paced, tactical fighter.

    Dempsey was particularly fast and ferocious starter, wasn't he? :lol: This one isn't looking good for Duane.
     
    Andre2000, Aug 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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  4. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Oom-pa
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    Loom-pa dee dee
    Even I wouldn't do this to ole Demp-sey!
     
    Boxed Ears, Aug 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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