How much of a chance was Patterson given in Liston II?

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  1. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    Were there people who thought Patterson could fight a smart fight instead of coming right at Liston like he did the first time? Or were they mostly people who picked Patterson because he was a good guy and Liston was the bad convict?

    Comments from Bummy Davis, Old Fogey and John Garfield would be highly appreciated.
     
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    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    Oops, this was meant to be in the classic forum. An admin can remove this thread.
     
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    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think it annoyed a lot of people as it was a mandatory rematch, that was not needed. The feeling was Patterson probably would last longer, but he was not going to win. And that is what happened... just!;)
     
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