Dwight Qawi v. Tommy Burns and Mickey Walker?

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Burns probably could have lasted seven rounds against the older Foreman, by fighting evasively like he did against Marvin Hart.

    I don't see him going fifteen rounds against Holyfield though.

    Burns vs. Ketchell is indeed an intriguing matchup, which could have been made.
     
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  2. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    @janitor ?
     
  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Obviously I don't have to come up with much, in order to put him above Qawi in this regard.

    Marvin Hart was a lineal champion, who had defeated Jack Johnson.

    Lang and Squires were both guys who legitimately deserved a shot at the title, though one would have v=been enough in Squires case.
     
  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Lang and Squires were the size of Saad Muhammad, James Scott, Eddie Davis and Piet Crous... Can we count these guys as heavyweights for Qawi's side of the argument?

    Do you really think that either Lang or Squires defeats MSM head to head? Again, take a close look at the great Billy Squires...
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  5. reznick

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    Aw thanks dude this is really informative.
    It feels like I know Billy personally.
     
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  6. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    With modern film technology, this fight would actually look like Riddick Bowe v. Evander Holyfield.
     
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  7. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Beats Burns, loses to Walker.
     
  8. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I actually think Qawi would do better coming in at 175 than 190+. Burns and Walker would come in below the light heavyweight limit so Qawi's record at Cruiserweight and Heavyweight is practically irrelevant here.
     
  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Well, then, let's assume he was as super human as every other sawed-off scrawny "heavyweight" from those days. He worked harder, he fought at better pace, had a stouter chin, possessed unfathomable clout and was ordained in the forgotten dark sciences of the ring that were lost when trainers started being born in the 20th century.

    Perhaps you can make a GIF of one and a half blurry seconds and contend that he's pulling off some Mayweatherian mystery moves! Then we can all marvel upon that most wonderful era.
     
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  10. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    ugh this song again
    yawn
     
  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's what I was thinking Qawi was a lot better at 175, at 190 Burns might go the distance and anythings possible
     
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  12. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Would you agree that Marvin Hart was the best scalp that they have between them at cruiserweight/heavyweight.
     
  13. clinikill

    clinikill Active Member Full Member

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    Qawi defeats both. More skilled.
     
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  14. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Qawi-Walker would be filthy great fun.
     
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  15. Reason123

    Reason123 Not here for the science fiction. Full Member

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    Not with you guy's science fiction goggles on so tight.

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