James Smith 1986 v Oliver McCall 1994

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The 'Bonecrusher' v The 'Atomic Bull'

    Not the most skilled of fighters,but both men had a decent punch,sturdy chins and durability.
     
  2. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Interesting match between too solid heavies with skills, power and some laziness mixed in, too......

    Outta the blue, I pick McCall based on him being the better boxer with better hand speed... Smith is a hulk and very strong, but slow as a snail and often lazy as all hell...

    McCall W10 Smith

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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Knocking out McCall probably isn't going to happen here for Smith. Oliver has never truly been stopped, or at least not in what most people would consider in the conventional way. That means James is going to have to hammer out a decision, and I don't know if the skill and workrate are going to be there for him.. Neither man was much of a technician nor a speed demon. Their punch stats weren't terribly high either if I'm not mistaken. If nothing else, McCall was probably the slightly more mobile of the two, perhaps a bit busier and needless to say, superior in both the chin and stamina department. My guess is that this is probably an ugly matchup and not one to stir up much cheering from the crowd. I am going to agree Mr. Bill that a close decision on the cards goes in favor of the Atomic Bull.
     
  4. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    what this guy said :deal
     
  5. frankenfrank

    frankenfrank Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    96 out of 97 times it is what he predicts .
     
  6. salty trunks

    salty trunks Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pickem fight for me. Either of these guys could win on any given night. Very evenly matched.
     
  7. Stevie G

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    I too pick McCall for reasons mentioned. Very close on the cards,though.