Muhammad Ali (1962) Vs Ezzard Charles (Title Reign)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by El'Ice, Aug 17, 2026 at 1:09 PM.


Who Wins?

  1. Muhammad Ali

  2. Ezzard Charles

  3. Draw

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  1. El'Ice

    El'Ice New Member Full Member

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    The Ali that faced Charles's light-heavyweight rival Archie Moore is set up to fight for a chance at winning the Heavyweight Championship against the man who defeated the likes of Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Gus Lesnevich and Joey Maxim

    Is Ali with his speed and athleticism capable of beating the experienced, crafty and skilled champion?
     
    El'Ice, Aug 17, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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  2. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was pretty green.
     
    ThatOne, Aug 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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  3. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He definitely would have a chance, since Ali was that great of a talent, but he was still very green as a pro in 1962 and didn’t have many 10 rounders under him, so I’d have to heavily favor Charles.

    I think that Ali by 1964 learned a lot from the Doug Jones and Henry Cooper fights going into his fight with Liston and wouldn’t have been as successful without the experience he gained from those fights.
     
    Jackomano, Aug 17, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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  4. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Might be too early for Ali to win this one especially given how well another good textbook boxer in Doug jones did against early Ali. And ez was better than Doug in every way
     
    Melankomas, Aug 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Ali was a prospect in 1962, albeit a very advanced one . I would pick prime Charles to win a decision.
     
    mr. magoo, Aug 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Ezz was a bit of a flailer at heavyweight. It's possible that Clay could work in between his shots or just set the pace outright. One fighter on a precipitous path down, the other on the same degree but upward.
     
    Seamus, Aug 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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