Willard (Johnson fight) vs. Jeffries (Corbett 1)

Neither ever went 45rds,Willard did go into the 26th against Johnson,Jeffries went 25 with Sharkey.Jeffries did not like the heat when fighting so if the fight was in Havana, he wouldn't relish the humidity.Jeffries wins this , he is a class above Willard.

 

I think Jeffries offensive arsenal is the biggest factor in why he should beat Willard, who's chance of winning is almost solely based on out lasting his man. The 45 round distance gives him a chance, albeit a very slim one.

 

The big loser would be any fan that would pay to see these two maul each other for 45 rounds. Not one ounce of finesse between the two. I cringe thinking of it.

 

Jeffries widely considered an all time great by experts of his time. Willard considered to know very little about the finer points of the game by experts of his time. Both are tough and in remarkable physical condition. Jeffries stops Willard around the 12th round in a fight that Jeffries gradually dominates.

 

This is actually a great matchup. Very tough to call.
Gonna have to wait for Lufs breakdown.

 

Jeffries is 4-5 levels above Willard. Willards lack of defensive skills make him open for very hard blows that Jeff could deliver. Willards straight up style would make him open for Jeffries best punch...left hook. As per Fleischer who knew both fighters well Johnson lacked the punching power of Jeffries. I do not believe Willard would be able to take Jeffries best punches full force for long.

 

Willard fought an old Johnson and got his ass kicked for most of the fight. Johnson was not a heavy puncher...he was a boxer.

Johnson fought an old Jeffries. Willard is not Jack Johnson. Willard although superbly conditioned that day knew very little about the finer points of boxing. (Neither do you)

Fleischer who knew both men very well stated Johnson with all his defensive prowess lacked the heavy wallop of Jeffries. No one from that time ever considers Johnson in Jeffries league as a puncher.

Suggest you study up.

 

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Willard was very durable GunBoat Smith a big puncher said he couldn't shift him.Jeffries crouch would make him vulnerable to Willard's best punch, the right uppercut.I think you over rate Jeffries power and his results suggest the same
.I pick Jeffries but this is going to end in a mauling long fight not a 12 round ko for Jeffries ,a washed up Corbett went 10rounds with him and a near 40 years old Fitz smashed his face to pulp for 8 rounds.Jeffries wont have the advantage of size and weight here,he wont be laying on Jess like he did Fitz and Corbett.
Wide open Sharkey went 45rds with him and Willard has a better chin than the Sailor,is 10 inches taller and45lbs heavier! Jeffries is better than Willard ,but not 4/5 levels better!