Orlin Norris-Johnny Nelson

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by jont, Sep 14, 2014.


  1. jont

    jont Active Member Full Member

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    Both of these fighters were strong cruiserweight titlists.... any thoughts about if they met each other in the ring.... I feel that had Norris been around at the beginning of the switch to a 200 pound limit, he would have been a long term titlist
     
  2. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Two gutless fighters. Id rather watch paint dry.
     
  3. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    Klompton2... any chance of you explaining (with credible examples of your reasoning behind your post) ?
     
  4. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norris actually tried. For goodness sake he almost killed himself and came back. Nelson could be brilliant at times, but too often signed it in. Norris by comfortable decision.
     
  5. jont

    jont Active Member Full Member

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    I would have loved to see Norris fight Holyfield at cruiserweight.... it would have been a good fight... Holy would have won but it would be interesting to see how often Evander could put his combos together... Norris had plenty of boxing ability but didnt have enough power to make an impact at heavyweight...one of my favorite fighters for sure
     
  6. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Norris' routine against Tyson to get another payday was brilliant, even though it didn't work.