Max Baer v Bonecrusher Smith

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Max Baer v James Bonecrusher Smith

  1. Smith by KO

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  2. Smith by Dec.

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  3. Baer by KO

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    35.3%

  4. Baer by Dec.

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    11.8%
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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    This is the match-up you folks are looking for. Because Baer is not a prototype for Foreman or Liston or anyone else you mention. He is the prototype for, a poor man's version of, James Bonecrusher Smith.

    The Baer who beat Schmeling vs. the guy who put together a win streak against Bey, Ferguson, Weaver and WItherspoon.

    15 rounds.
     
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  2. GOAT Primo Carnera

    GOAT Primo Carnera Member of the PC Fan Club Full Member

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    Crude sloppy Baer tries swinging with Crusher. Down goes Baer. Gets up. Gets down. Gets up. Gets down. Stays down.
     
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  3. Golden_Feather99

    Golden_Feather99 Active Member Full Member

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    I think you're being really biased here. Baer tries swinging with Crusher. Down goes Baer. He's not getting up Jim. It happened, it happened. The end.
     
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  4. Pat M

    Pat M Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've read on this board that Baer was terrified of the much smaller Joe Louis and had to be coaxed into the ring and then he froze. How many people would it take to get him into the ring with a guy as physically impressive as Bonecrusher? If Baer got into the ring, I'd give him about 30 seconds if he fought, and about 5 seconds if he froze.
     
    Pat M, Aug 9, 2019
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  5. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i know you are joking, Seamus. But, this may not be all that far fetched.
     
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Actually not joking at all.
     
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  7. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So he'd be scared of Bonecrusher because of his physical assets yet wasn't scared one little bit by Carnera who was even more physically impressive than Smith?

    Maybe the fact he'd seen how good Louis was with his fists had him nervous going in. Again Smith is less impressive in that aspect so Baer likely wouldn't give a stuff about Bonecrusher and meets him head on.
     
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  8. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Baer by KO, Smith wouldn't trouble him that much. You need good jab, quickness and fast footwork to beat prime Baer.
     
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  9. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not to mention that his hands were injured in Louis fight.

    Baer fought and beat many fighters bigger than himself. Smith wouldn't be anything he didn't face before.
     
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  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    To amend the first reply...

    Crude "Sloppy" Baer swinging with Crusher. Baer gets hit. Baer Stays up. Crusher Gets hit. Down goes Crusher. Down Stays Crusher.
     
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  11. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Oh, is Baer carrying an injury for this fight?

    This thread makes a lot more sense now.
     
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  12. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At his best, Bone could take a punch and definitely give one. Baer had the power as well. However, I am taking Bonecrusher by 5th round kayo. Something tells me he could pull it off.
     
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  13. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Smith was a big guy but zero real ability and lacking the fighting heart of a champion. Baer knocks him out.
     
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  14. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I came to your house because I MUST take you out to SEA, but you didn't answer the door.

    Anyway, I think Baer knocks him out.
     
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  15. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You underrate the 1930's heavyweights.
     
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