Is there any top 10 ranked heavyweight in recent history that Max Baer could outbox?

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Not just knock out, outbox. I’m thinking from around the 70s and onward, any takers?
     
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    No.

    Next.
     
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  3. BCS8

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    Baer was low on skills. I don't rate his technique as better than any top boxer. Even Wilder looks better.
     
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