Foreman vs Lyle (early 1930s style)

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    You're beat all ends up Son.

    How does Jack Dempsey look here and this is1919!
     
  2. reznick

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    Dempsey was a phenom, and he only barely shines through the crappy production.

    Post a Dempsey clip in general. See if they see what you see.
     
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  3. The Kentucky Cobra

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    What specific skills are you contrasting?
     
  4. The Kentucky Cobra

    The Kentucky Cobra Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Yeah, he's very slow and appears to be arm punching, not even the guy comically blowing off the bag makes it look good.
     
  5. mcvey

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    I'll leave General alone thanks,though at times Classic can resemble it!
     
  6. mcvey

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    ps I think your corner should pull you out here!
     
  7. reznick

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    Invisible corner men?
     
  8. mcvey

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    Film cameras have improved, modern boxers in general haven't advanced since then.
    That's why ;
    Benny Leonard
    Tony Canzoneri
    Barney Ross
    Fidel Labarba
    Mickey Walker
    Jimmy Mclarnin
    Kid Chocolate
    Jackie Kid Berg
    Fred Apostoli
    Lou Ambers
    Freddie Steele
    Henry Armstrong
    Billy Petrolle
    John Henry Lewis
    Frankie Genaro
    Tommy Loughran
    Panama Al Brown
    Benny lynch
    Peter Kane
    Joe Louis
    Tiger Jack Fox
    etc Are still seen as great fighters today!
     
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  9. mcvey

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    Perhaps they are ashamed to be associated with you?
     
  10. reznick

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    Ah so that's like the "forearm" version?
     
  11. mcvey

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    This may be the one that shortens your career.:headbash
     
  12. dinovelvet

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    Thr guy looks no different to Willard and Carnera in all honesty.

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    You can't get it through to some people who are suckers for bright lights and loud whistles. :lol:

    But really, that does look a whole lot like Willard.
     
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  14. mcvey

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    Yeah if only we all had your knowledge and experience.Oh and punching power!:monoloco:That bag's testimony is highly impressive!!!:Laie_22mini:
     
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  15. reznick

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    Whatever you say champ just don't hurt me!