Prime Ezzard Charles vs 64- 67 heavyweight contenders

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  1. superman1986

    superman1986 Active Member banned Full Member

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    How would a prime Ezzard Charles, say that beat Louis, do vs

    Sonny Liston (circa 1964- 65)
    Brian London
    Floyd Patterson
    George Chuvalo
    Zora Folley
    Cleveland Williams
    Ernie Terrell
    Karl Mildenberger

    And whoever else, if any, that I may have overlooked. And these are all as they were at that time period, whether prime or not. But you can give your analysis on how the prime versions of these fighters do vs Charles.
     
  2. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I also have Charles beating them all with Liston of course giving him the toughest bout
     
  5. superman1986

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    Who do you think he loses to?
     
  6. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ernie "The Octopus" Terrell might have a shot at an "upset" win. Terrell at 6'6", 210 lbs, 82 inch reach vs Ezzard at 6'0", 73 inch reach, 185 lbs.
     
  7. Tomsharkeyfan

    Tomsharkeyfan New Member Full Member

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    Actually, I feel that Terrell might be a tough fight for Charles. Terrell had a huge height advantage and would likely jab and clinch. Liston would be tough as well.
     
  8. superman1986

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    Liston would be tough. A 1950 Ezzard Charles, IMO would likely have outboxed the 1964 Liston. A 1958 Sonny Liston would be a dangerous assignment.