If Fury beat Makhumudov, it will be be a better win than...

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Which of these fighters will Makhmudov come in ahead of as a win?

  1. Whyte

    15.4%
  2. Chisora 1

    5.8%
  3. Chisora 2

    7.7%
  4. Chisora 3

    32.7%
  5. Cunningham

    15.4%
  6. Wallin

    25.0%
  7. Kingpin Johnson

    61.5%
  8. Hammer

    69.2%
  9. Pianeta

    86.5%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Fleisch3000

    Fleisch3000 New Member Full Member

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  2. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    It’s not as good as Whyte or Wallin, but probably not far behind them. Chisora 1 and 2 are better probably.

    It’s kind of a toss up with Cunningham who was an excellent fighter against a younger Fury, but he just didn’t do much at heavyweight.. Similar to the Wallin fight though, Tyson had to overcome some adversity and passed with flying colors.. Albeit at different stages of his career.

    I feel its better than everyone else on the list.

    Revisionist history tries to look down on Whyte/Wallin, but Whyte was looked at as the dark horse of the division at the time.

    Wallin was an unknown who gave an unprepared Fury some serious adversity, even if some if it was incidental - and those are the kind of nights where a lot of guys who are supposed to be at the top buckle - but Fury didn’t…

    Also, Gassiev gets continual glazing despite not doing much at heavyweight and Wallin beat him..
     
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  3. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Depending what Fury has left he should be able to box his way to a comfortable win,should Fury lose then it’s defo time to hang the gloves up for good !
     
  4. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tom Schwarz, Hammer and Seferi? Similar to Pianeta?

    The tricky business here is if Fury looks good against Makhmudov the win is devalued unless Makhmudov goes on to special things. Like If I value Makhmudov above Wallin and Whyte right now if Fury shuts him out that evaluation no longer stands.
     
  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing

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    Hammer is an option.

    Schwarz and Seferi do not reach Pianeta level, as the Italian earned a title shot.
     
  6. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pianeta and maybe Hamer? Hamer was in his prime though, and Makhmudov is past his best, and never was that good anyway.
     
  7. Cojimar 1946

    Cojimar 1946 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Most of those don't qualify as significant wins or they wouldn't in the normal state of affairs. Johnson, Hammer are journeyman types
     
  8. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is the order I'd personally have of this listed options:

    Chisora 1
    Chisora 2
    Whyte
    Makhumudov
    Cunningham
    Johnson
    Chisora 3
    Wallin
    Hammer
    Pianteta

    So I'd have Makhumudov at around 4ish
     
  9. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing

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    Dude, you are like a stopped clock.

    Johnson and Hammer were contenders who declined into journeymen. They were both good wins IN CONTEXT.

    Man, I don't mean to be a jerk, but I really think a guy like you should learn to listen and ask questions.