Vitali Klitschko vs Floyd Patterson

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by OLD FOGEY, May 8, 2010.


  1. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    I have seen his film on Liston, plus his training clips for the Patterson fight.

    Harris is a boxer type. Fairly accurate with punches, better than average speed, a bit straight up on his stance. Essentially he's meat vs a quality heavyweight because he has no power, is slight of build / small, and isn't remarkable in any phase of the game

    [url]http://www.in.com/videos/watchvideo-roy-harris-training-for-floyd-patterson-fight-5290819.html[/url]
     
  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    LOL Patterson is not a real Heavyweight
     
  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Quality bump.
     
  4. Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Neither was Chris Byrd.
     
  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chris Byrd wasn't 190 pounds though
     
  6. Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Aye maybe if Floyd gained 25 pounds of lard and a beer gut he could be a contender.
     
  7. BCS8

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    And one of those strap-on ACME chins.
     
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  8. Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Haha, yes I'm fully aware Floyd has no chance against any HW with a punch because of his chin not size.
     
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  9. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good argument
     
  10. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For Floyd, the size difference does not bother me as much as the styles. While I would rank Floyd higher on an all-time list, Vitali's style is Floyd's Kryptonite. I don't think Vitali would get Floyd out of there early, and Floyd could have his moments, with his hand speed.