Willard of Havana vs Dempsey of Toledo ..

For a guy his size, Willards balance was incredible in the Johnson fight. Don't think I've seen another SHW look more sharp.

 

Sam helped Jack up after the Willard ko,he said he was confused and didn't quite know what had happened.

 

Sam helped Jack up after the Willard ko,he said he was confused and didn't quite

The average weight of Johnson's challengers was the highest ever until Louis took the title.Jack Welch the referee said if it had been a 20rds bout he would have had no hesitation in lifting Johnson's hand and proclaiming him the winner.

 

I agree, he was fighting for over 75 minutes,was 225lbs, fat ,out of shape and 37 years old, Willard said," it was hotter than hell in there"

 

Johnson was way ahead of Willard after 20 rounds. Fleischer who was at ringside attested to this.

 

Johnson also fought more men under 5'10 tall in title fights than anyone I can think of. Flynn, Ketchel, Ross and Burns. That's 4.

As for the largest three he meet in title fights, an old Jeffries, a journeyman Jim Johnson and Williard, he's 1-1-1.

 

Havana, Cuba in April? The average temperature about 76 degrees. The 100 degree heat is a myth. See any weather record, it never gets that hot in April in Cuba.

One can be in shape with some fat on him. A 225 lbs for a man a shade over 6 feet at heavyweight is pretty much normal these days.

 

Do you want a breakdown comparison with Jeffries challengers?lol

 

A 6 foot man of 225lbs isn't usually a professional boxer.
The film of the fight shows Johnson is flabby and untrained, but you couldn't admit that ,that goes without saying.
Willard was talking about the humidity and since he was actually in the ring that day maybe he knows more than you do?

 

Guess I'm in the minority here, but I feel Jess has a decent shot to get the job done.