Spinks vs. Willard - Could Spinks Chop Him Down?

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Cooney style.

    Could Micheal pull it off?
     
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  2. Joe E

    Joe E Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No. Willard was if anything durable.
     
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  3. JohnThomas1

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    Decision win i'd say.
     
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  4. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    In a 15 round bout Spinks could have decisioned him but never hurt him ... If Gerry Cooney had Willard's chin he'd still be heavyweight champion ...
     
    he grant, Nov 29, 2008
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  5. janitor

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    Spinks could win by decision over 15 rounds as others have said.

    Beyond 15 he would be in trouble.
     
    janitor, Nov 29, 2008
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