Oliver McCall v James 'Bonecrusher' Smith

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Two heavyhanded durable guys but with limited skills.

    Who've you got ?
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I got McCall as long as he shows up in a normal mindset
     
  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    same here. Oliver wasn't easily bullied by big slow moving punchers. If he's fit and in good form as you say, he should be able to decision Smith or stop him late.
     
  4. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Assuming both of them turn up at their best and willing to fight, I'd expect Smith to win on points.
     
  5. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    That's almost like saying I'll win a coin flip. McCall was a nut job, even in victory.

    I like Smith on points, but this one could be close. Barring a KO, I think Smith's jab and later round activity wins it.
     
  6. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would go with McCall by a hair. McCall is a slightly better boxer, and Smith is NOT knocking McCall out.
     
  7. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    McCall.

    When on form he was a very capable and versatile boxer. A lot of people think that his KO of Lewis was a lucky shot but that's not true at all. It was clear from the first second that McCall was instructed by Steward to draw out a punch and throw a counter right and he did just that.

    Oliver by decision.
     
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  9. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great match-up, very even. You could pick either. McCall's resume is overall better, so I pick him.
     
  10. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Tough one to call. Bonecrusher went through the underrated 80's gauntlet and came out with a belt. McCall doesn't win a title in the 80's, not even after a 5th try. I slightly lean towards Bonecrusher because of his nickname...

    *Note: McCall is the only fighter to defeat both Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis.
     
  11. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Smith on points, little bit more pop in the punches.