John Conteh vs. Harry 'Kid' Matthews

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by dpw417, Mar 6, 2010.


  1. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Light Heavies. 15 rounds.
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    This is a great match up and I would not be surprised to see Jack Hurley's boy Harry take it!
    Fighting Marciano is one thing , Conteh another!
     
  3. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Under Hurley, the postwar version of Matthews would have been too much for Conteh. Harry drops him to seal the deal late, either by stoppage or decision.
     
  4. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    I'veonly watched Matthews against Nardico, Murphy , marciano and maybe another one or two fights that i'd need to check, but he didn't make much impact on me.Didn't look anywhere near as sophisticated a boxer-puncher as conteh at his best, though looks can be deceiving of course.

    He's got some good wins, albeit guys like marshall and Basora had seen better days.Is there something i'm overlooking in him?.
     
  5. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    if don cockell could beat mathews i'm sure conteh would have no trouble.conteh by ko