Tommy Gibbons vs. "Philadelphia" Jack O'Brien Who Ya Got?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Brian123, Sep 26, 2008.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I'm satisfied you have the inside information on this S.
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    What do I do now Seamus? Challenge you to a duel ? I don't apologise for Johnson ,I think he was a pretty shitty individual.BUT, if you think a trained ,focused Johnson would have trouble with O Brien,we really have no where to go with this topic. I can't think of an excuse Johnson proffered ,apart from saying he laid down to Wilard.For the record I think he was legitimately kod by the "Tall Pine".Johnson was a loafing ,lazy, arrogant,arse hole,he was also,in my view ,one of the greatest fighters that ever put gloves on.
     
  3. janitor

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  4. Mendoza

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    Gibbons is one of the more under rated guys out there. I think he a shade better than O'Brien for two reasons.

    1 ) Gibbons took a much better punch.

    2 ) His ring record didn't have any upsets in it.
     
  5. mcvey

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    And his fights were on the level.
     
  6. Ramon Rojo

    Ramon Rojo Active Member Full Member

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    Don't know these guys.
     
  7. Brian123

    Brian123 ESB WORLD CHAMPION Full Member

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