Floyd Patterson 'Comeback 1964'

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  1. janitor

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    Its a hard sell, but think about it.

    After the Martin fight, Liston was going into nosedive. Just look how far and fast Tyson declined fter the Lewis fight.

    Patterson was still beating ranked contenders, and time was on is side.

    Never say never!
     
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  2. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    But a third Floyd/Sonny in 68-69-70 would not have been a definitive third scrap. Sonny? demons, demons! Floyd? Still viable. I'm a huge Patterson fan but a Floyd victory in 69 wouldn't have made any statement. It would have almost been different eras at that point.
     
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  3. janitor

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    I wholeheartedly agree.
     
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  4. Legend X

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    Never mind Tyson, Sonny actually ****ing died , so yeah, I'd say that's pretty rapid decline.
     
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  5. Senor Pepe'

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    After the bout with Santo Amonti.

    Floyd did state the following,

    A) It was a step in the right direction, and the fans in Sweden were fantastic.

    B) He wanted another chance at Liston, but he was realistic and said he did not
    deserve one at this time

    C) He was willing to put in the hard work, and prove to boxing pundits that he could
    earn his way back into contention with 5 or 6 wins.

    Floyd was supposed to fight Sonny Liston sparring partner, New England Heavyweight
    Willie Ray Richardson 15-2-1 (10 KO's) next, but there was concern about Richardson's
    power.
     
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  6. jowcol

    jowcol Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hey Senor!
    Patterson's always said his ''I'm not worthy" bulls**t"
    He schooled Machen less than 6 months later.
    He would have put, who is this guy? Willie Ray Richardson on frigging ***** street!
     
    jowcol, Sep 4, 2012
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  7. Senor Pepe'

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    No doubt,

    Floyd should not have had a problem with Willie Ray Rirchardson, but Willie's
    left hook would have made Floyd a bit cautious for a few rounds.

    Willie would have went 'balls out' in the first few rounds, with a 'nothing to lose'
    attitude, always making that kind of fighter dangerous.

    Willie Ray, 24 years old, at 6' 1" 190 lbs......... Young, fast, hungry and hit hard.
     
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