Holyfield V Ruddock Who Wins?

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  1. Cruiser1

    Cruiser1 Champion Emeritus Full Member

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    The irony is that the Smash probably wouldn't have been as effective if it wasn't thrown from so far out. The older fighters like Smith and Dokes whose reflexes had faded were more susceptible to it.
     
  2. divac

    divac Loyal Member Full Member

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    Absolutely!
    Good point my friend. :good Those fighters that have declined significantly, or never had world class reflexes to begin with, are more suceptible to Ruddock's type of a power shot.
     
  3. mrbassie

    mrbassie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He didn't really, other than in one or two rounds Tyson demolished him. Ruddock's whole reputation was built on not getting blasted out early by Tyson, but he still got battered