Prime Lennox Lewis v Corbett,Fitz,Sharkey?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mcvey, Apr 9, 2020.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Do you think he proved anything by fighting Munro,Finnegan or rematching Corbett who had been retired for 2 years?
     
  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    In a row the same night ? He could do it ..
     
  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes I do.

    Corbett gave him the toughest fight of his career, prior to the Johnson fight, so why are we even debating whether he was a worthy challenger?

    Finnegan was obviously a tune up, so I don't see a problem there.

    Munro was at least a competent challenger.
     
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  4. Mendoza

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

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    Yes, I do. Corbett gave him a tough fight. Tenured champions should give rematches. As it was, Jeffries had picked up a lot of skill, which is hopefully something you have learned and can remember, and Corbett who was older paid the price. We all read the testimonials.

    Jack Munroe ( Check your spelling ), lasted four rounds with Jeffries on tour ( he was floored at least twice ) and then lied about what happened. He has wins over Maher and Sharkey, and draw with Griffin. At the point he was undefeated coming into the Jeffries match. A bog man at 215 pounds, he lasted two rounds, and was essentially finished in one round,

    Finnegan was a warm-up fight. When a top talent take s a fight like this, he should blow him out, which is what happened. 55 seconds later, the match was over.
     
  5. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    If they all gang up on him at once I’d give them 40/60 odds

    On their own, Fitz has the best chance to land a lucky haymaker on a lazy Lewis but even the odds are like 0.4%
     
  6. Anomalocaris

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    This thread is a test.

    Well done.

    Do people reallly ike morgues that much?