How would Prime Ike Ibeabuci do today?

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  1. The Ripper

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    Ngl cooper is a soild hw don't undersell cooper
     
  2. Kingmaffe

    Kingmaffe Active Member Full Member

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    Just think the work rate of Ibeabuchi would be to much for Joshua in the long run. Joshua’s size and power could trouble everyone, but I have yet to see him fight at a high pace for several rounds. He would have to take a breather at some point, and be there for the taking. Joshua is still a little green though, so he may very well up his game in the coming years.

    Wilder always has the chance of landing his right hand flush, but he is a very slow starter. He would see Sun, Moon and Stars before even getting out of second gear imo.

    Just to clarify, I don’t consider Ibeabuchi some ATG killer that would just blast through everyone post 90’s. He would have a hard time against either Klitschko brother, especially Vitali.
     
  3. edabomb

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    That was just to point out Joshua isn't this h2h unbeatable monster many Brits seem to think. Ibeabuchi held his own against top tier talent in a relatively strong era.

    Wlad at 41 gave Joshua massive issues. Hard to see a fighter of Ike's calibre in his prime not doing the same.
     
  4. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Ike would crap his pants against big plumber from Liverpool David Price, Ike's kryptonite.
     
  5. drenlou

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    Proof?
     
  6. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    :eusa_doh:
     
  7. willcross

    willcross Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Edwin Valero would KO him
     
  8. Russell

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  9. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Ike would destroy him
     
  10. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Crawl back under your stone Loopy Lou
     
  11. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He’d be a tough fight for anyone Ike was the real deal he was strong, a good puncher, could take a punch, and had good stamina. I remember reading he was always a little crazy but after the Tua fight he started getting headaches and I believe hearing voices.
     
  12. Mendoza

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    Ike would be champion today.
     
  13. Infern0121

    Infern0121 Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Tua is one of those guys where even if you can take his punches you probably shouldn't
     
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