Gogea Mitu vs Alex Leapai

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Boilermaker, May 17, 2014.


  1. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Could one of today's unskilled heavy plodders compete with a true Giant of the ring?

    Mitu came into the ring at 7ft 6 inches and was the undefeated Romanian heavyweight champion. with decent skills and a huge punch. Unfortunately modern science means that we are no longer going to see these true natural giants strut their stuff.

    http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/55727429?searchTerm=gogea mitu&searchLimits=

    Both of these guys are regional level champions. Is the modern fighter capable of beating this guy, or would he have become a world champion in todays environment, the same way that a much, much smaller Nicolai Valuev did?