What Kind Of Chance would '93 Norris Have had Against '98 De La Hoya?

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  1. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I'm talking about different versions of these fighters meeting H2H. Could the Norris who blitzed Blocker, beat the De La Hoya who beat Wilfredo Rivera? They were scheduled to fight in '98, but Mullings threw a ****** wrench. Norris wasn't his best at the time but it still would have been a major fight had it happened.
     
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would definitely pick the 93 version of Norris over De La Hoya.
     
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  3. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would never bet on Terry Norris. Even when he was in control, he could find a dumb way to lose.
     
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  4. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Solid point.
     
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  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    We talking about Chuck, or...?
     
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  6. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Totally agree. He could be dominant one second and then flattened the next.
     
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  7. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    I’d pick Oscar all day.
     
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  8. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He certainly had an uncanny ability to find a way to lose whether it be via DQ or defensive negligence. The dude was one of the most athletically gifted fighters I have ever seen though.
     
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