Les Darcy v Canelo.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Sallywynder, Nov 3, 2022.


  1. Sallywynder

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    Darcy beat the best in his era. Died by 21yo.

    Just 5,6' tall and 5.11' reach. Mostly as an 17 - 19yo, Darcy defeated such top-flight visiting Americans as [url]Eddie McGoorty[/url], [url]Billy Murray[/url], Jimmy Clabby, [url]George Chip[/url], [url]George "KO" Brown[/url], and Buck Crouse, as well as knocking out Smith and Holland in rematches. Darcy's opponents are said to have admired his courage, stamina, and punching power. In 1916, Darcy knocked [url]Harold Hardwick[/url] out to capture the Australian heavyweight title. Darcy also KO'd Fred Fulton, a highly rated US heavyweight in a spar.

    Darcy could punch. He was a blacksmith by trade and worked all day and spared or fought at night. Opponents marvelled at his strength and stamina in an era of extremely strong men used to brutal manual labor.

    Lets give Darcy a break and say he doesn't die at 21yo... he gets transported to 2022, where he continues his career, is trained in modern boxing techniques and to fight over 12 rounds instead of 20.

    With 30 modern fights under his belt and at 26yo he matches up with Canelo also @ 26yo.

    How does this play out?

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