Max Baer vs. Dubois

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Dubois is the superior technician, but Baer was very explosive, unpredictable and quite durable (though unproven against men the size of Dubois). Dubois is also durable, but still very hittable himself and not impervious to being hurt. How does this one go?
     
  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Let's say Baer from now and watch this space.
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Baer wouldn't qualify to be a sparring partner with Dubois much less an opponent.
     
  4. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Yup. No amount of old timers nostalgia will change this. Dubois would have a field day with Baer’s utter lack of defense, and even more non-existent (if that’s even possible) jab.
     
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  5. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For now Baer by knockout, since Dubois still has a lot of room for growth.
     
  6. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Well I agree Dubois has a lot of room for growth at only 27.

    Unfortunately he’s already far surpassed Baer’s best.
     
  7. Pedro_El_Chef

    Pedro_El_Chef Active Member Full Member

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    What you're describing has nothing to do with Baer
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  8. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dubois, better fundamentals, probably hits harder, is stronger, the only thing Baer has is speed, which I don’t think will be enough combined with his limited skill.
     
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