JMM vs. Thomas Hearns

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by KOTF, Nov 19, 2011.


  1. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    How would a prime Jean-Marc Mormeck do against an aging Hearns?
     
  2. Jeff Young

    Jeff Young Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol: ****, I thought you meant Juan Manuel Marquez there for a second.
     
  3. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    LMAO same, i think he did that on purpose to lure people haaha.
     
  4. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    What weight class are we talking about here?
     
  5. Gonzarelli

    Gonzarelli Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Throw it out and reel 'em in:lol:
     
  6. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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  7. edouardleniqueu

    edouardleniqueu Active Member Full Member

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    Mormeck was a very good cruiser in his prime, but I don't think he would fare well against Hearns

    IMO the problem is his defensive style, at first he can slip a few punches by bobbing and weaving but he is not consistent with this and quickly resorts to a weird turtle shell style (probably because it is less demanding stamina-wise). At this point he just puts his left hand close to his face and accepts to be hit. I'm sure he'd be target practice for Hearns

    In his prime JMM had decent mobility to serve his pressure fighting style but I think he wouldn't be able to corner Hearns at any point, the Hitman's footwork is just too good

    So IMO if we can't hit Hearns and if he's here to be hit that's a late KO for Hearns. Mormeck has a decent chin but if you hit him square you see what happened with Bell and Haye

    My two cent
     
  8. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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    It's hard to tell. Hearns is not a natural cruiser and and fought very little at cruiser until very late in his career. 90% of his best fights were under 175 pounds. Considering all of this Mormeck may have a slight advantage.
     
  9. JunitoJab

    JunitoJab Antagonist Full Member

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