Ike Ibeabuchi vs Bonecrusher Smith

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  1. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    On most nights I'll take Morrison by KO... but we are talking about both at their very best.

    Smith was a little taller with a longer reach and he used his size well. Smith was very strong and had good power. I'd give him the edge on chin. He stopped Weaver KO1, Witherspoon KO1, and Bruno KO10. He lost a close decision to M. Frazier and he lost a clear decision to Witherspoon. He held Tyson for 12 rounds (Boneclutcher) and lost a lopsided decision. He was outboxed and stopped by Holmes ( and again when they were both a million years old).

    While past prime he dropped Ruddock but got outboxed and eventually KTFO for what seemed like forever. He was also pounded by Moorer for 10 rounds but did last the distance.

    Morrison only lost 3 times... LKOby5 Mercer, LKOby1 Bentt, LKOby6 Lewis. He stopped past prime versions of Tillis KO1 and Thomas KO1. He beat an old Foreman by decision. He stopped Hipp, Carl "The Truth" Williams, and Ruddock, and he showed a lot of heart in these fight... broken jaw, broken hand, and a couple of knockdowns.

    Morrison was very strong, had great power, and he was quick. His chin was not the best but he overcame being hurt to win on more than one occasion.

    I'll take Morrison by KO.
     
  2. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'll take Lewis to win.
     
  3. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    who said lewis? :lol:

    i would agree though :good
     
  4. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hookie said Morrison would win. I'll stick with Lewis.
     
  5. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    ok right, I got all messed up from the thread title, thanks :good
     
  6. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Ike would win a clear decision

    He's faster, a little better defense, higher work rate. I think Ike could take Bonecrusher's shots early and come back to outwork a tiring Smith
     
  7. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I like Ike in this one.
     
  8. GOAT Primo Carnera

    GOAT Primo Carnera Member of the PC Fan Club Full Member

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    Me too. Tougher and better durability. But Smith won´t look that bad at the beginning.
     
  9. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ibeabuchi. Lopsided decision.

    Smith needs about half the ring to throw that wide looping right hand of his. I think the bout is more of an inside or medium range bout due to the superior workrate of Ibeabuchi. Smith hangs in there until the end but there won't be a late ko here, like he got against Bruno---and he was way behind in that fight & all Frank had to do was make it to the finish line & his hand is raised.