Who would be the betting favourite in these fantasy heavyweight fights?

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  1. Scott Cork

    Scott Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All these are fighters are in their prime versions
    Mike Tyson vs Sonny Liston
    George Foreman vs Larry Holmes
    Joe Frazier vs Joe Louis
    Mike Tyson vs Riddick Bowe
    Muhammad Ali vs Lennox Lewis
    Evander Holyfield vs George Foreman
     
    Scott Cork, Oct 16, 2021
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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Per the bookies (my picks in bold) -

    Mike Tyson vs Sonny Liston 7-5 Tyson
    George Foreman vs Larry Holmes 7-5 Holmes
    Joe Frazier vs Joe Louis 7-5 Louis
    Mike Tyson vs Riddick Bowe 8-5 Tyson
    Muhammad Ali vs Lennox Lewis 7-5 Ali
    Evander Holyfield vs George Foreman 8-5 Foreman
     
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  3. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is pretty good
     
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  4. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 I’m become seeker of milk Full Member

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    I have to ask what do you see in Sonny Liston that would pose a threat to Tyson?

    This is just something I can never wrap my head around.
     
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  5. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    It would be interesting to ask actual professional bookies this question.
     
    cross_trainer, Oct 17, 2021
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