Johnny Du Plooy vs Bernardo Mercado

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Two huge punchers but with no defense and shaky chins. How does this one go ?
     
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I also have to go with Mercado. Has some better results on his CV and was more durable than Johnny against top opposition … and also better offensively.

    I actually think Mercado vs. Holmes would have been fun. Larry would have likely stopped him after breaking him down, but Bernardo would have been a big, sturdy and game challenger. Didn’t happen because Leon Spinks won their eliminator.
     
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  4. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Du Plooy had those finely articulated Boerish hams which generated his prolific power.

    "Booze n Broads" Du Plooy takes this one by craft and overwhelming power.
     
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  5. BCS8

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    Du Plooy cleans him up imho. Their common opponent is Mike Weaver and Weaver stopped Mercado, whereas

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  6. Vic-JofreBRASIL

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    Don´t know enough about Du Plooy, but Mercado had some offensive skills, bronze medalist even though inconstant in the pro ring.

    Did you guys ever see this ??

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  7. Saintpat

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    Du Plooy had a very weak mustache by South African heavyweight standards. It was his downfall.