Prime Jess Willard v Prime Frans Botha

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  1. Brock Rock

    Brock Rock Member Full Member

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    Who do you pick here?

    12 Rounder.

    I'll take Botha via UD.
     
  2. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    I reckon Willard might find a big right hand that will end the night.
     
  3. BCS8

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    I think that it might be quite a good fight. Willard was certainly durable and strong but Botha I feel may well have a substantial technical edge since Jess' technique was, um, not great. I'd take Botha on points.
     
  4. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At his best Willard wins by ko late.
     
  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Francois was a cunning specimen in his prime. Willard would be putty in his hands, both literally and figuratively. Jess or Fred.
     
  6. BCS8

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    Yeah, but PRIME Tubbs! C'm on.
     
  7. Phil_Ivey_76

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  8. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    Willard UD in a 10-12 round match, WIlalrd via TKO 15 or more rounds.

    Willard looked better than Jack Johnson did vs. Moran. Moran had a hard time getting into range. Botha would have the same problem
     
  9. foreman&dempsey

    foreman&dempsey Boxing Addict banned

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