Mickey Walker vs. Kid Norfolk

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by dpw417, Aug 3, 2010.


  1. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Walker goes against the bigger man...again.
    Light Heavyweights.
     
  2. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mickey Walker is an anomaly in even the incredible era he fought in...I like him here against the vicious Norfolk (although it is unfair to judge a fighter's merits off of only one or a few clips.)
    I believe Walker demonstrates the footwork to offset Norfolk's leaping left hooks by either crowding or stepping back then countering. Walker's fighting posture positions him to avoid right hands, and places him in a position to counter or lead with left hooks. Walker's timing with those left hooks against the jabbing master Loughran was fantastic. Norfold would be much more physical than Loughran, but less difficult to time and gauge.
    I like Walker by decision.
     
  3. klompton

    klompton Boxing Addict banned

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    Im going with Norfolk. Norfolk could fight a very controlled and contained fight with nice sharp accurate punching. That and his size and strength I think would give Walker problems. It would be a hell of a fight though and I could see both guys tasting the canvas.
     
  4. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I favour Norfolk. Bigger more powerful and more proven at this weight.
     
  5. janitor

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    My money would go down on Norfolk but I would not consider it to be secure by any means.
     
  6. mcvey

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    Norfolk by dec, but not with any confidence and certainly no money riding on it.