Gene Tunney V Jack Sharkey - September 1927?

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Who wins it?

  1. Jack Sharkey?

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%

  2. Gene Tunney?

    7 vote(s)
    87.5%
  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    After winning a decision over Jack Dempsey in July of 1927,the Boston Gob now gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship himself.
    Scheduled for 10 rounds, how will Sharkey do against the fighting marine, Gene Tunney?
     
    Fergy, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Tunney 60/40 but the Gob has a shot ,if he is on the top of his game.Big if that!
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Despite my reservations regarding his heavyweight resume, I have to go with Tunney. He just never learned to lose. There's a mentality there that I don't think Sharkey possessed.
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    V true mcvey, who knows really with Sharkey? I wouldn't feel confident ever putting down money on him.
     
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  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    We would have to favor Tunney as being much more consistent.

    However, if there was anybody left who could beat him, then it was Sharkey!
     
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  6. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I dont think Sharkey was poised enough. He really had all the tools but he was his own worst enemy. He reminds me of a more successful Golota.
     
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  7. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    I agree with his consistency I'd favor Tunney overall.

    But if we could get the best version of each, I'd pick Sharkey
     
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