Ken Norton vs Carl Williams and Tony Tubbs

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Prime Norton vs Prime Carl Williams and Prime Tunbs. Who gets the win?
     
  2. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    I feel as if Norton gets Williams and knocks him out in the middle rounds, but the Tubbs matchup is very close. Could go either way for the latter.
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I can see this
     
  4. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    Williams was just too weak defensively, see his knockout against Weaver.
    Tubbs is also real underrated.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’d make Norton the favorite against both. He did well against rangy boxers who weren’t necessarily big punchers. To be fair, Williams DID have good power in the right hand but I don’t know If it’s enough to turn the tides
     
  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I mean, if he is fighting them at the same time I would pick Williams and Tubbs.

    Are they both in the ring at once, or is this some sort of a tag-team?
     
  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    No, two separate fights for Norton
     
  8. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Norton. relatively easy.

    Neither of these guys is going to like the conditioning and workrate of Kenny. 2 fisted body attack. I also think he is effective against these 2 defenses with his oddball jab. Each will not be able to solve Norton's oddball style unil they are way behind in the fight either. Tony Tubbs migh make it to the finishing liine but Williams will get clipped by an overhand right and go.
     
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  9. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Norton is doing well handling Tubbs but then Williams joins the fray & the boys eventually get the win & old Herc’s wallet.
     
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  10. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Wins both.

    Next.
     
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  11. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    He's beating both imo.