Ezzard Charles v John Conteh

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by BlackCloud, Jan 15, 2013.


  1. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    I think if Conteh brings his A game then this may be closer than it could first appear.

    I would still pick charles 9-6 in rounds but he would need all his savvy for a prime Conteh.

    Thoughts?

    (sorry if it's been done before)
     
  2. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Yeah, 9-6, 10-5 maybe with some even seems about right.
     
  4. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Charles by stoppage.
     
  5. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Lovely bout to watch, and a battle of left hands it would be.

    Charles lands the harder shots with both hands throughout, and uses his greater experience to win a comfortable, but competitive decision. Just a notch above in terms of all-round fighting reliability if not necessarily more skilled in a 'skill for skill' comparison.

    If we take Conteh at his most canny he's close to one handed. If we take him during his physical prime he's a young, inexperienced lad, undoubtedly with a lot of finesse.