Tunney vs Ali

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  1. BillB

    BillB Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This would be a close fight and probably a boring fight.
    I would give the edge to Ali, by decision, but not by much.
    I think Tunney is very underrated.
     
    BillB, Nov 7, 2015
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Ali is better in every department outside bodywork... A thorough destruction with both being in their prime.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Someone will denounce Tunney "a stylistic turd" for prime Ali, in fact, Tunney is just a smaller prototype for Ali. Ali in a boring stoppage.
     
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  4. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    nope. ali decision. tunney footwork see's him thru to the end.
     
    slash, Nov 7, 2015
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  5. Perry

    Perry Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tunney the greater technical fighter. Ali's physical gifts of incredible hand and foot speed however allow him to overwhelm Gene later in the bout. Ali by 15 round decision in a 10-5 fight.
     
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  6. LXEX55

    LXEX55 Active Member Full Member

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    Ali by decision. Gene took a terrible beating from Greb and did not quit, nor was he a bleeder.
     
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  7. timmers612

    timmers612 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well said and I agree.
     
    timmers612, Nov 8, 2015
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  8. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don't think Ali stops Tunney either. Ali's size advantage would assist him here...Tunney's great chin, survivalist smarts, and legs would enable him to see the final bell, as so many of Ali's opponents managed to do who were decidedly inferior to Gene. I agree with the 10-5 decision going to Ali.
    The thread starter is right about Tunney being underrated.
     
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  9. Phil_Ivey_76

    Phil_Ivey_76 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ali
     
    Phil_Ivey_76, Nov 8, 2015
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  10. Nighttrain

    Nighttrain 'BOUT IT 'BOUT IT Full Member

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    I admire Tunney but Ali is just too big and fast. My guess is Ali in a little under the distance.
     
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  11. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Ali's physical advantages and greater speed ensure he takes a clear decision here.
     
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  12. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali wins, again!
     
    ribtickler68, Nov 9, 2015
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