Figthers who were well past their prime

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  1. quintonjacksonfan

    quintonjacksonfan Active Member Full Member

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    but gave one last great performance. The first one that comes to mind is Duran-Barkley
     
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    Larry Holmes defeating Ray Mercer is an obvious one.
     
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    Archie Moore, Joe Louis, Roy Junes Jr. are a few that come to mind.
     
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    Joe Louis against Walcott 1948.
    Walcott against Marciano 1951.
    Ezzard Charles against Marciano 1954.
    Patterson against Jimmy Ellis 1968 and Muhammad Ali 1972.
    Archie Moore vs Yvon Durelle 1958.
     
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