Jim Corbett vs Jack O'Brien, September 9, 1904?

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  1. Reason123

    Reason123 Not here for the science fiction. Full Member

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    Hello,

    The following article talks about a meeting between Jim Corbett and Jack O'brien over a boxing match between the two. The article says they agree on September 9, 1904. If this could've happened how do you think it would've gone? Would Corbett give a better showing than old Fitz and Choynski did with O'brien or is Corbett too old as well?

    Here's the article:

    https://news.google.com/newspapers?...AAAIBAJ&sjid=g44EAAAAIBAJ&pg=1494,90495&hl=en

    Thank You.
     
    Reason123, Jan 24, 2016
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  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Corbett was finished after 1900.
    O Brien would have comfortably outboxed him in1904,imo.
     
    mcvey, Jan 25, 2016
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  3. Man50

    Man50 New Member Full Member

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    Corbett would probably do better than Fitz and Choynski but still lose due to his age.
     
    Man50, Jan 25, 2016
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