Tony Tucker vs Leon Spinks

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm going with Spinks here to decision Tucker. Thoughts?
     
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  2. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It could happen, but Tony could win by UD as well. Just that the skills didn't develop. One of the biggest what odd concerning heavies at that time.
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Tucker 19 times out of 20.
     
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  4. ideafix12

    ideafix12 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Usually I hardly ever think that Tucker will win these fights, but in this one he wins for sure
     
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  5. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm taking a prime Spinks in this one. Tucker was a good fighter but could be out worked. I remember a small Orlin Norris losing a split decision that he rightfully should have one against Tucker by out working him. Leon in his swarming herky jerky prime was a very active pressure fighter that I believe would have one via UD against the larger Tucker.
     
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Split decision with for Tucker, if it's the very best of Leon, he puts pressure on Tony but fails to hurt him.
     
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  7. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tucker UD.
     
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  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Tucker by wide decision or stoppage.
     
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  9. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Tucker was 33 years old and on the comeback trail when he fought Norris
     
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  10. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good point. I still lean towards a prime Leon but not with a ton of confidence.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Apr 8, 2020
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