Henry Cooper vs Leon Spinks!

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Sep 21, 2021.



Who wins this legendary showdown?

  1. Henry Cooper??

    35.3%
  2. Leon Spinks??

    64.7%
  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Henry from his legendary kd of Ali Fight..
    Meeting Leon Spinks from HIS legendary winning fight against Ali
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  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nice one,Fergy!

    Henry always has a puncher's chance with that left hook but I see Leon being too strong for him thus not letting him get set.

    Spinks by cuts or middle rounds tko.
     
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  3. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree. An in shape and sober Leon doesn't give Cooper any room to breathe. Cooper is always dangerous with that left hook but I like Leon by UD if the fight doesn't get stopped on cuts earlier.
     
  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Good one Stevie.
    I like Leon, he wouldn't give Henry too much space to throw that left really. This Leon was bouncing with energy, that he'd probably end up stopping Cooper maybe on cuts, maybe by Ko.
    It's not impossible to imagine Cooper getting lucky with his left to surprise him and get a win, but I'll put my cash on Spinks.
     
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Cuts could easily happen here imo.
     
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  6. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Spinks could start fast and cut the hell up out of Cooper. Spinks in just a few rounds.
     
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  7. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    I go with the best puncher in heavyweight history. Cooper by KO.

    It might even come a round early if he grows a Coetzee mustache in preparation for the bout.
     
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  8. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    But surely, that could be seen as cheating, CT?
    Cooper never having had a tash, then suddenly it's there, sprouting right out above his top lip!!
    And even worse if Enery starts talking like a South African..
     
  9. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Only Bald Frazier could stand up to the monster you describe.
     
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  10. Rakesh

    Rakesh Active Member Full Member

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    I actually go with Cooper, Spinks will come out fast but get caught, especially by that hook. I would never cut out a Spinks win though.
     
  11. CANNONBALL

    CANNONBALL Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Spinks would overwhelm Henry in a few rounds. If Leon could take Bernado Mercado's power he can take Coopers
     
  12. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leon, 6th round TKO.
     
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  14. ronnyrains

    ronnyrains Active Member Full Member

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    Gotta go with Spinx Jinx, IF Leon does not get cold cocked by that left hook, like muhammad , i've never seen Ali that glassy eyed before or since. and he was clowning Henry un mercessly!
     
  15. Rope-a-Dope

    Rope-a-Dope Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leon of the first Ali fight > Cooper > every other version of Leon