Stop tearing down this magnificent trailblazer in the squared circle

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Max Baer was a tremendous fighter. He was an ATG puncher and had an impressive physique. A solid chin and an overall great fighter. Besides Joe Louis, anyone who beat Max Baer was lucky. I think he'd be a reigning champion today. Let's recognize the marvel that was Max Baer!
     
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  2. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Sadly he did not have the mentality of a warrior, which is needed for boxing. He was too inconsistent on training and too goofy in the ring. One of the best talents to ever grace the ring imo.
     
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  3. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Out here in Sac. We have a park named after him. What more can you ask for? His son played Jethro on the Beverly Hillbillies.
    WINNING!!
     
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  4. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I respect him what he accomplished in his era but I don't view him as great. I watch film of him with his hands down throwing one punch at a time and lifting his back foot up when he throws his right hand and wonder how he ever was a champ. Some how he made it work for him. I don't begrudge anyone that disagrees with me but if he was around in the 60's, 70's or early 90's he wouldn't have gone far in my opinion.
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    He'd be formidable in any era. I think if he'd existed in the early 90s, He'd have been Riddick Bowe's worthy rival instead of Evander Holyfield. We'd be talking about the Baer/Bowe trilogy.
     
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  6. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He certainly hit hard with the right hand. I have watched a lot of his fights and am just not sold on him. He seems somewhat one dimensional to me. I respect your opinion though.
     
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  7. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Nah.
     
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  8. Golden_Feather99

    Golden_Feather99 Active Member Full Member

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    I consider him an overrated puncher.
     
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  9. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Was never impressed with him. Looked pretty good against Schmeling although he fouled the crap out of him with back hands. Id take Schmeling in a rematch.
     
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  10. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    An opportunist with limited ability.
     
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  11. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Very limited fighter, but man one of my favorites!

    Excellent puncher with excellent chin. That's quite rare combination.
     
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  12. reznick

    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    An awesome fighter with crazy power.
    Very talented.
    Not of top elite caliber.
     
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  13. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Have him on around the same level as Witherspoon. Strong fighter, who if he takes a fight seriously, is a real danger.
    But blew big fights for whatever reason.
     
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  14. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    If Baer got anywhere it would be because of his chin and power.

    Why is it always Baer? Schmeling would do much better today, and he was a dedicated cool guy to boot.

    I don't understand the obsession.
     
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  15. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Schmeling isn't liked on this forum. A shame because he was outstanding fighter with the best win in HW history.
     
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