Joe Brown vs Eddie Perkins

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by The Funny Man 7, Oct 13, 2012.


  1. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Any thoughts on this fantasy fight? The sad thing is this classic should have been made but Brown's handlers steered clear of Perkins who was the quintessential high risk-no reward proposition.

    I don't honestly know much about Brown but I love to learn more as he seems like a fascinating character in and out of the ring.

    Perkins is a legend and thankfully a recent inductee to the IBHOF. Russell Peltz compared Perkins to a lightweight Harold Johnson and that's spot on the money. Could this legend have beaten 'Old Bones'?
     
  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I believe perkins would have nipped Old Bones much like Carlos Ortiz eventually did. perkins has got my total respect as a fighter. he was as crafty as they came, and I like Brown too.