Archie, the former lightheavy champ who stepped up north, facing Burns, the shortest heavyweight champ in history. Burns, who beat Philadelphia Jack Verses Moore who beat Valdes? 15 rounds and playing by 1950 s rules and gloves.
Moore was far better, and the ruleset would be his advantage too. Burns had a decent offence, but defensively wasn't great. I really don't see much of a case for picking him.
Burns was skilled fighter with tricky inside game, but Moore was way too smart for that. I'd take Moore by clear decision or late stoppage - only because Burns was very tough man.
