Tunney vs. Louis’ super heavyweight opponents

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Can Gene beat Abe Simon, Buddy Baer and Primo Carnera?
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Buddy could be a problem with his long left hook and good power,he outpoints the other two,though, if he gets mean he might stop Primo. Tunney remarked you couldn't miss Carnera with a right hand,and Tunney had a fast accurate one, that is probably underestimated for power.
     
  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Gene never tackled anyone of this size. He would probably handle himself well enough over ten rounds against Simon and Carnera. I would bet on Baer to turn the trick at 12 or longer. Tunney's abilities at heavyweight are the stuff of myth mostly.