Ezzard Charles vs Michael Dokes primes

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    We should go with the more proven man of course, but Dokes had some serious talent.
     
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  3. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    He was able to beat an old Louis who was around Dokes' prime weight, so I see no reason as to why he wouldn't do the same to Michael (I would consider Joe the better fighter, even then). He just has to be wary of Dokes' speed and power.
     
  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I'd lean towards Charles but prime Dokes is a live wire who could electrocute Charles.
     
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  5. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Dokes wouldnt be easy and is the physically superior fighter due to being raised in the steroid era, but prime Charles is simply too good to be beaten here
     
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Charles cautiously glides to a decision.
     
  7. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Charles should be the favorite but I'd be nervous betting on this one.
     
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