Peak Liston vs Peak Bowe, who wins and why?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by BrutalForeman, Mar 3, 2017.


Liston or Bowe?

  1. Liston

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  2. Bowe

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  1. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes we certainly are. And historically you were the one who claimed that Bowe had a " better longer jab" than Liston. Go back a page or two and you can revisit that... and I'm confused By this comparison with Muhammad Ali. He fought nothing like Bowe and utilized his fast footwork, handspeed and boxing skill ( not reach ) to overcome an aging Liston who had seen all but one round of boxing in the last two years. Like I said, Bowe may or may not have beaten Sonny Liston but not because of things like having " reach" or a " better longer jab".
     
  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Even though Liston is smaller, he may be the stronger man here.
     
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  4. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This would be a fireworks show that would rival the Holyfield fights. Good shot Liston stops him but Bowe could out point him.
     
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  5. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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  6. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    This means absolute dog****. Jack Dempsey was slower and smaller than Muhammad Ali so does that mean he didn't hit harder? Laughable comment.
     
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  7. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    People mentioning Golota is laughable. Bowe was absolutely shot for these fights. Using this as a representation for a prime Bowe is laughable.
     
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