Harold Johnson vs Mike Rossman

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  1. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    The technically masterful Harold Johnson vs the intelligent boxer/puncher Mike Rossman. 15 rounds of course with both men at their respective peaks.
     
  2. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Johnson 14 rounds to 1 easy decision. Different class, way too much technical skills, the jab would be in the face all night.
     
  3. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes, I agree. Johnson would have calmly boxed Rossman's ears off for most of the 15 rounds. Rossman would be very frustrated when nothing he did would work. As you say, the jab of Johnson would be a steady presence all night long.
     
  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Easy dec for Johnson ,he was a clear level above the tough Rossman.
     
  5. DFW

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    Good call guys. Harold Johnson is so vastly underrated in the lightheavyweight division. I give him a good chance at beating any lightheavyweight who ever laced on a pair of gloves. He only beat "The Old Mongoose" one time in their many fights but always gave him a run for his money. He was winning their title fight in 1954 until Archie nailed him a good one in the 14th round.