Hearns beating up Ali in an exhibition match

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  1. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Bob N Weave Full Member

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    Thats a good point and per the question… Holyfield was durable, Mike Tyson, McCall famously and recently Andy Ruiz.
     
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  2. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    Will say that an advantage in weight class will NOT automatically make you able to take punches from everyone smaller. Most fighters can make you feel their punches regardless of weight class, ESPECIALLY those that are ATGs. I've teed off on guys +80 lbs over me and they didn't shake off punches without issue. Anybody who spars knows that's how it works, anybody who's watched guys spar knows that's how it works.
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Yes
     
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I heard that Charlie Burley knocked out a 225 pound heavyweight in sparring
     
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  5. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He stopped a 220lbs HW with a winning record in an official fight.
     
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  6. OddR

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    TV can make people look bigger or smaller.
     
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  7. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great wind up thread
     
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  8. Scammell

    Scammell New Member Full Member

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    Hearns also beats Tyson, Lennox, King Kong and Thanos.
     
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  9. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Bob N Weave Full Member

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    George Benton said it “Anyone around 165lbs who knows how to punch can knock out anybody” something like that.
     
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