How would Frank Bruno fare from 1938-1950

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    If Bruno prime had fell sometime in those years, how would he have done on the heavyweight division?
     
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  2. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Well he wouldn`t have been champ unless he caught Louis at the end of his reign, Charles would have boxed Frank`s ears off. Schmeling would have beaten Bruno also in a battle between two top 10 contenders, Bruno would have been further down the pecking order. Frank would have had a career like the masive Buddy Baer who would have had a good fight with Frank I feel.
     
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  3. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Deja vu

    He would be a good contender, but not champ. Probably would be beaten by Max Baer, then given a shot at Louis, lose, come back against Charles, lose, and be to old to even challenge Marciano. Would likely be retired or a gatekeeper at that point

    Easily would be the British champ over Savold tho
     
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  4. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Woodcock would be in big trouble .
     
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  5. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This.
     
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  6. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Much as he did in his own era really.

    He would have found his level.
     
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    IMO, Bruno was better than Buddy Baer
     
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  8. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    We already had Bruno between Louis and Marciano, do we really need this too?
     
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