Is Marquez a lightweight Gene Tunney?

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  1. ROACH

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    Thoughts?
     
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    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    even though they are both practitioners of the skilled side of the sport, I haven't ever placed the two together stylistically.
     
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    I believe there are a lot of similiarities.
     
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    Please elaborate.
     
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    I'd say Márquez thrives on counterpunching; Tunney thrived on leading with his offense.
     
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    And Tunney actually had a good punch, without having to lead a guy in he had a hard right hand
     
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    :goodYes he did.
     
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