Ezzard Charles V Hasim Rahman?

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    That’s fair. I don’t agree but it’s possible that Rahman’s size and power could pose for some problems
     
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  2. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    If we were to take someone more technical then id favor charles
     
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  3. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I'd like to see Charles bulk up if in the modern era, ala Holyfield. Then I'd pick him. But with 55lbs of muscle, I'm not sure he can overcome that disadvantage, hard to say
     
  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I'd pick Charles if forced to choose but Rahman would bring size and power to the table that could cause an upset.
     
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    True, can't rule out even a one shot from Rahman doing damage.
    Lewis found that out the hard way!
     
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  6. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rahman by knock out. I imagine that you guys would pick also sugar ray robinson to beat david tua h2h right?.
    Like i said before head to head, does not matter all these nonseses. Type " he did beat more ranked contenders". Rahman wins because he is much bigger,too much difference,hits very hard, i bet that he hits harder than marciano h2h and is much stronger, yes the size matters and it seems that several guys here have some problems dealing with it. Obviously when you are big but a bum it is a different history, but the people forget that rahman landed on the chin of Lennox Lewis and knocked him the **** out, lewis is a 6'5 240pounds guy with 84 of reach,skilled and hits very hard, lewis is much better than charles h2h at hw.
     
  7. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Charles is one of the best of all time.....Rahman caught lightning in a bottle for one night....I'll take Charles!!!
     
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  8. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Do you mean if Charles took steroids, or do you mean if he took growth hormone and steroids?
     
  9. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    I'd lean toward a Charles decision.
     
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  10. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I would favor Charles, but Rahman is exactly the kind of guy who could split a series with him!
     
  11. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like Charles here