Prime for prime - Peter Jackson v Jack Johnson

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Would have been good.
     
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  2. McGrain

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    I guess Johnson out-riffs him to a decision based upon the styles but if Jackson is as god as Fitz says he was, Jackson may just plain old out-fight him. That's an unkown though so Johnson would be my own stab in the dark.
     
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  7. mcvey

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    George Siler, the famous referee ,and the man credited with discovering Johnson said there was nothing between them for ability , but that Jackson had the better punch. As he saw both men fight, his opinion should not be dismissed lightly.
    Jackson took Corbett to a draw when he himself was carrying an ankle injury. I think we must assume he was "the real deal".

    I pick Johnson because he has a better record imo, but Jackson had some fervent fans among the fistic cognoscente.
     
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  8. Stevie G

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    I like your outfit,Frank.
     
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    That's about the most sensible comment I've heard you say,Frank.
     
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  12. lufcrazy

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    Without footage it's impossible to say with any confidence.

    I do think Johnson belongs in a higher class though so i'd probably say tentatively he should be a favourite.
     
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  13. janitor

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    It would have been prety late in Johnson's career that this hypothetical match would have tipped in his favour.
     
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    That's funny because the complaint against Jackson during the late Sullivan run was that he did not have the clout.
     
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