How good was Dick Tiger?

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Good post. As to his economy, I think he needed 168.

    Tiger was as good at what he did as anyone outside of perhaps one or two guys, Zarate, Louis.
     
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  2. darling dame

    darling dame Active Member Full Member

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    Really good campaighner!! really aggressive,so many GREAT fights> I still enjoy his wins fight 1&3 against very underated great morman brauler Gene Fullmer!!!!!!:nut
     
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  3. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Emile Griffith, who was very strong too, beat him twice by just moving a lot and popping him with punches.

    Tiger was stronger than Fullmer....but that was at the end of Fullmer's career.
     
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  4. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He beats anyone who comes at him or trys to slug with him IMO. Anyone. However, of you are fleet-footed, have good footwork and know when and how to pick your spots you have a chance to win a decision. Even then only the best at their best could do it. IMO a solid Top10 mw, perhaps even Top5.
     
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  5. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Huh?
     
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  6. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Here's his epic slugfest with Henry Hank:

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    Here's another dramatic battle with Joey Giardello, in which he regained the title from his arch rival:

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