Kovalev, Ward and Stevenson in the 1940's

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    If they competed in the LHW division of that time (and perhaps HW) what would you expect from them? Greatness? Goodness? Not so greatness? OKness?
     
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  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    They'd be top 15 wins on Moore and Charles' résumés
     
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  3. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Ward fights series with Jimmy Bivims and Lloyd Marshall, and doesn't get a title shot.

    Kovalev dies in a gulag
     
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  4. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Only Charles and Moore could match Kov`s power, none of the light heavies in the 40`s ever had to face a jab like Kov`s. Ward is right up there with Moore and Charles, but I feel he would have hasd a better chance v Moore, Conn also may have beaten Ward but Kov would be too relentless for his and his active guard would really bother Conn too. Stevenson wasn`t at this level but would have a punchers chance v everyone except Charles who would box his ears off.
     
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