Jack Sharkey vs. Tua

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Sharkey adapted well against big men, would he do the same against Tua?
     
  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tua will find that chin, Sharkey had nothing to keep him off, Tua will force him into a corner and find his chin.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Jack woulda Had his head taken off.
     
  4. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I’ll say what I always say about Sharkey, he was a bipolar fighter and if he shows up in his “up” phase he could make it interesting because IMO he’s closer to elite status historically than Tua.
     
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  5. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tua was easy to outbox for long stretches. Guys like Oquendo and even Rahman who was no boxer outboxed Tua until he got clipped after the bell. Sharkey was a much better boxer and could theoretically outbox Tua, the question is, is Sharkey big enough to withstand a modern heavyweight with 40 pounds of muscle on him. My guess is probably not. But historically Sharkey rates much higher.
     
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  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is spot on,,,,
     
  7. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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  8. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    The US would have won the space race early as Sharkey's head would have been in orbit.
     
  9. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sharkey on his best days absolutely can take a decision. He ain't denting Tua though.
     
  10. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I would have to favor the far more proven Sharkey by decision.