Was Jack Sharkey one of the greatest natural talents of all time?

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    At heavyweight I’d say that’s fair, when you watch Sharkey-Maloney he’s basically in his second year yet puts on one of the most impressive defensive performances from that era. By year three he’s battering Jack Dempsey.
     
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  2. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What a shame. Nothing worse IMO than seeing talent go to unnecessary waste. As a big Wilfredo Benitez fan, I know better than most!
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    How hard is it to show defensive flair against a stubby, short opponent who knows what mode of attack?

    Meh...
     
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  4. Peteychops

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    Not really. Loughran was boxing his ears off before getting careless, while Louis was fighting an ailing man and Tyson a terrified one. Loughran beat him in a later fight too.
     
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  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Then he wasn't doing it for very long.
    You mean the current #1 Ring Magazine contender?
    Oh, you mean the current lineal champion?

    What do you imagine he was scared of?
    I am not sure what point you are trying to make her, if any?
     
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