Frazier v. Dempsey 15 rds

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  1. guilalah

    guilalah Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ira Berkow, 'Counter Punch' (May, 2014)
    Section V. The Manassa Mauler
    'Peachy Caveman' (Feb. 1970)
    p. 76

    Mr. Dempsey was asked how he would fight Joe Frazier, who has a crouching style.
    "Gotta get the man up," said Mr. Dempsey. He did not raise his right arm off the arm rest, but he made a quick fist and gave an upward snap of his wrist.
     
  2. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think that Dempsey would slaughter Frazier in one or two rounds. He was more versatile, more mobile, had a better chin, and he hit harder with both hands.
     
  3. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would lean towards Frazier stopping Dempsey after 10...Would also take Frazier over Marciano. I think Frazier would be capable of pushing both onto the back foot...taking away some of the leverage on their shots. Brutal fights though...