Mike McCallum vs Jake LaMotta

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by brownpimp88, Oct 6, 2007.


  1. brownpimp88

    brownpimp88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this fight and why?
     
  2. LeonMcS

    LeonMcS The Mayor of Kronkton Full Member

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    I'll lead off, I'll go McCallum UD, honestly havn't seen much of LaMotta but McCallum seemed to be a pretty smart and adaptable fighter who despite losing a close decision to Kulumbay early on (later avenged via SD) fought the best in his division and more often than not came up trumps. The bodysnatcher would land on LaMotta all night but Jakes heart would see him stay on his feet but unable to land a telling sequence of punches.
     
  3. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    McCallum was never quite the fighter he once was when he put them 6lbs on, but LaMotta although a very good fighter, gets over exposed because of Robinson and Scorsese....

    LaMotta's intensity will keep this fight in the balance all the way, but I see the Bodysnatcher just keeping the edge thoughout the bout in a mighty close fight.

    McCallum WS15 (8-7)
     
  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Imgoing with Jake ,I think he was slightly the better guy at 160,but a very tough close fightending in a decision that might be split.