Jack Dempsey vs the British Hwt champs

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Ken Ashcroft, Jun 7, 2017.


Which of these British world Hwt title holders would beat Dempsey?

Poll closed Jul 26, 2017.
  1. Bob Fitzsimmons

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. Lennox Lewis

    87.5%
  3. Herbie Hide

    50.0%
  4. Frank Bruno

    50.0%
  5. Henry Akinwande

    37.5%
  6. David Haye

    50.0%
  7. Tyson Fury

    75.0%
  8. Anthony Joshua

    62.5%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Since the Brits are going to the polls yet again tomorrow, let's have a poll here in recognition of the former and current British heavyweights of the ring and with Jack Dempsey currently one of the most talked about boxers on the forum, let's match him against all the former and current British world title holders.

    Which of those brits on the poll would be able to beat a prime Dempsey?
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    My opinion none of them.
    Lewis and Fury have the best chance.
    I happen to have a very high opinion of Jack.
    Just my opinion though
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Lewis I'd say definitely could.
     
  4. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lewis .Bruno if he could land a big shot early.Fury if he could keep moving and box on the back foot.AJ ? to early to say?
     
  5. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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  6. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I agree with you and I think the main reason they stand the best chance is because of their size! Fury is taller than Willard and knows how to use his reach, Lewis was great at using his reach, I feel Dempsey`s arms would be too short to land on Lewis who had too much power for Dempsey to rush in the way he did with Willard. These fights would actually be like a catchweight fight between a cruiser and 2 super heavyweights, I feel they may be too big and both of them would have toyed with Willard.
     
  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Lewis is the only one with a chance.
     
  8. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Except for fitz Dempsey by massacre.... These guys are good but big targets to a Dempsey...Walcott trained would take these guys apart...thanks....problem with Walcott was lack of training and sometimes not that confident
     
  9. BlackCloud

    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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