Henry Armstrong vs Terry McGovern

turpinr · Nov 21, 2010

My2Sense said: ↑

From what of seen of both fighters on film and in their records, McGovern wasn't on Armstrong's level.

Not only was McGovern a rather crude-ish looking fighter by comparison, but he only had a relatively brief run at the top, and seems to have been done once a fighter turned the tables on him and gave him a taste of his own medicine. I can't picture a guy like that beating a heyday Hammerin Hank.

I expect McGovern to get the Lew Jenkins treatment. Once his big power fails to get him quick results, he gets chewed up on the inside and spat out.
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this makes sense to me.

janitor · Nov 21, 2010

My2Sense said: ↑

From what of seen of both fighters on film and in their records, McGovern wasn't on Armstrong's level.

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In terms of resume, McGovern was undoubtedly on Armstrongs level.

Had it not been for the no decision rules of the period, MCGoven and not Armstrong would have been the first fighter to hold lineal titles in three of the classic weight classes concurently.

His resume has lost a little lustre over the years because Armstrongs opponents have retained their status better, but the men he beat were verry highly regarded at the time.
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Nosferatu · May 22, 2023

Bump, I pick a peak McGovern to pull off the upset. His power was freaky, and despite being crude in comparison to Armstrong, it still paid off against greats such as Dixon and Gans (arguably). I think Terrible Terry has a good chance here.

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