Sam Langford v Michael Spinks

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  1. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bill Lang was very interesting to watch. High guard, Modern stance behind a jab and some "modern" combination punching. Was he ahead of his time, or is the evolution of the sport a little overated.
     
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  2. mcvey

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    Interesting question,I tend to think that 175lbs , [thereabouts], was probably his best weight ,given his 5' 7 " height, but he is known, and celebrated more for his wins at heavy..
    He may have been the greatest LHVY ever, could you, anyone ,pick Spinks,Moore,Conn,Loughran, Foster,to beat him with any degree of certainty?
     
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  3. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm going with Sam by knockout in this matchup. He could easily make the 175 pound limit and would bring hell to Michael in a hurry.
     
    djanders, Jun 18, 2010
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  4. McGrain

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    What. The. ****.


    :rofl
     
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  5. brownpimp88

    brownpimp88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    spinks by knockout
     
    brownpimp88, Jun 18, 2010
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  6. Cmoyle

    Cmoyle Active Member Full Member

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    Tyson-Spinks all over again, Langford by early K.O.
     
    Cmoyle, Jun 19, 2010
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  7. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    :shock:

    You do know Spinks is 70 years more evolved than Langford, right?
     
    TommyV, Jun 19, 2010
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  8. Cmoyle

    Cmoyle Active Member Full Member

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    "You do know Spinks is 70 years more evolved than Langford, right?"

    He walks upright?
     
    Cmoyle, Jun 19, 2010
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  9. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I had my nose in your book just yesterday in fact.

    How old did you have Langford when he fought Gans? Was it 18?
     
    McGrain, Jun 19, 2010
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  10. Cmoyle

    Cmoyle Active Member Full Member

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    17, I have this birthdate as March 1886. Off to play some basketball. Have a good day.
     
    Cmoyle, Jun 19, 2010
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  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    17, it's some kind of crazy that win.
     
    McGrain, Jun 19, 2010
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