Gene Tunney vs Billy Conn

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by flamengo, Aug 14, 2008.


  1. flamengo

    flamengo Coool as a Cucumber. Full Member

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    The post regarding Gene Tunneys potential longevity inspired this question.. A very even match up through style and fitness. You opinions please............
     
  2. JIm Broughton

    JIm Broughton Active Member Full Member

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    Tunney by UD or late stoppage. Gene did everything Billy did but was bigger and stronger and hit harder. Plus he was more mobile than the Louis Billy fought so he would be able to keep up with and eventually catch Billy. A good fight until the end though.
     
  3. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Conn via UD he was faster and seemed to be the better boxer Tunney had a very low guard, plus I feel that Billy put his combinations togerther better from the footage of both guys.
     
  4. pugilist_boyd

    pugilist_boyd BUSTED UP PUG Full Member

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    awsome macthup but tunney by late ko or dec they were close to mirror images of each other but tunney had better power