Harry Wills v Vlad & Lennox

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Since there a a lot of fans of the old" Black Panther " on here I wonder how they see Harry doing against 2 modern Champs Wlad and Lennox?
     
  2. Ramon Rojo

    Ramon Rojo Active Member Full Member

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    He would get KTFO'd both times.
     
  3. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Based on all the masses of video Ive seen of Wills I would say.....
     
  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Thanks for your insight.
     
  5. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    He flattens Wlad ( see Fred Fulton)

    Lewis , not sure ...
     
  6. Ramon Rojo

    Ramon Rojo Active Member Full Member

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    You're welcome.
     
  7. Vantage_West

    Vantage_West ヒップホップ·プロデューサー Full Member

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    i think he is at a distinct disadvantage against both men (im a smart cookie aint i)

    i think he could possibly win some rounds against wlad but clearly doesnt have the reach or size to use his strength over wlad

    lewis i think takes him the distance
     
  8. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Based on what Wills achieved in the ring I think he would have been a serious threat to both. If I were ranking them head to head:

    1. Lewis
    2. Wills
    3. Klitschko
     
  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I for one think Wills is overated.
     
  10. tylerrcurtis

    tylerrcurtis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i think lewis and wlad are just to big willis never saw anyone that big and he has great boxing skills but the size will be the major factor
     
  11. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Sentimental hogwash.

    Modern supers like those mentioned would have a field day with Wills. It's just unfair to ask of him that he compete with guys fashioned from excellent amateur programs and benefiting from the finest, modern knowledge of nutrition and training. Now, if Wills could enjoy the same benefits there might be a discussion.
     
  12. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Willd did beat Big Bill Tate several times ,Tate was not in the class of Lewis or Klitscko but he was big 6 ' 6'',and Fulton was around 6' 6'' so Wills had met and defeated big men.
     
  13. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    I do too. Wills was not very durable or tough. He was KO'd by lesser men, and once quit with an injury in the very next round. If the internet was around in Wills day, I think he might be critised more than Wlad.

    Wills was a big man in his day with a big punch. I’m sure of that. However he is described sometimes as slow, and I never read much about his defense. I think both would close him, and since he didn’t have a top set of wiskers…his chance to me is a puncher's chance.


    I doubt Wlad or Lewis will ever lose a match on points.
     
  14. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    I think he'd knock Wlad out, but would lose to Lewis.
     
  15. Holmes' Jab

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    Can't argue here.