Pinklon Thomas vs Gene Tunney

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  1. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    Thomas was possibly the best heavyweight of the 80s outside of Tyson and Holmes, during his short peak. He had one of the best jabs in the game, and was a great technician.

    Could he handle the Tunney of the Dempsey fights?
     
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  2. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    He drew with Coetzee. I dont see Tunney draw with Coetzee.
     
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  3. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tunney by UD...
     
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  4. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tunney boxes rings around Thomas. Thomas stance all wrong to be effective fighting a boxer of Tunneys caliber.
     
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Tunney never beat a heavyweight as good as Tim Witherspoon.
     
    Seamus, Jun 2, 2016
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