Jack Johnson in the current HW division.

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  1. Uncle Roger

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    How do you think Jack Johnson would fare in the current heavyweight division? Does he have enough skill/technique to compete, or is the difference between these two eras of boxing too great for Jack to do anything significant? Is his power alone enough to carry him through some of today's contenders?
     
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  2. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    He would be John Ruiz. Too much holding and clinching.
     
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  4. Uncle Roger

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    thats what I initially thought. On the contrary though, he had some mean uppercuts on the inside unlike Ruiz.
     
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  5. Uncle Roger

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    that is true, however remember that he had some good power behind his shots. He would at least be somewhere around Samuel Peter's technical proficiency, and he could probably match, or surpass his power.
     
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  6. hussleman

    hussleman Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hw champ!!!
     
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  7. Jack

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    If he had time to adjust, he's probably be champion.

    Most of Johnson's faults were because he was fighting such, potentially, long fights. Johnson who was prepared for 12 rounds would be a different animal altogether but he had enough raw ability to beat both Klitschko's.
     
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  9. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Julius Long KO1 Jack Johnson:deal
     
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  10. Uncle Roger

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    Why not? If he had some time to train, he would have definitely gotten there. Johnson had more talent than most of the modern sluggers put together.
     
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  11. Boxed Ears

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    You.read.that.the.opposite.way.it.was.intended.:lol:
     
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  12. Uncle Roger

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    I see. I simply could not grasp the sophistication, and message behind Sugar's grin.
     
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  13. Boxed Ears

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    Incredulous.grimace,mate.
     
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  14. Guyfawkes

    Guyfawkes Than who was phone?! Full Member

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    Johnson kicks the **** outta all of the overweight,bloated, sloth like heavyweights of today.
     
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  15. MrOliverKlozoff

    MrOliverKlozoff The guy in shades Full Member

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    Yeah, an elderly Johnson was more skilled and polished than the best Sam Peter.

    Like the amazing Neon Leon and Shannon Too Big To Move Briggs? Yeah, epic pwnage would ensue, there.



    Not.
     
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