Ezzard Charles (Burley rematch) vs Sugar Ray Robinson (St Valentine’s Day massacre)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Jan 25, 2025.


Who wins?

  1. Charles KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Charles PTS

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. Robinson KO/TKO

    1 vote(s)
    14.3%

  4. Robinson PTS

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%
  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
    Devon, Jan 25, 2025
    Devon, Jan 25, 2025
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  2. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    SRR is my guess.

    Charles was a 20-year old boy who'd had around 25 fights.

    SRR was peak, having lost 1 out 125 fights.

    At LHW a peak Charles would be way too much for any version of the smaller SRR.
     
    Greg Price99, Jan 25, 2025
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  3. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    This is the sensible take, the most likely result i think.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jan 25, 2025
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  4. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    SRR as he faced better competition for the time,but if Ezzard actually managed to rack up some more experiences with elites or even the murderers row,he could have a better chance.

    But I still don't see this fight as a one sided steamrolling,young Ezzard is already talented and skilled.
     
    FThabxinfan, Jan 25, 2025
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  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Robinson, Charles took both burley fights on like a week's notice.
     
    George Crowcroft, Jan 26, 2025
    George Crowcroft, Jan 26, 2025
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