Willsv Louis,Dempsey,Marciano,Johnson?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by mcvey, Nov 25, 2012.


  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Harry Wills is enjoying a positive re-evaluation at present.
    I've matched him with 4 Champs .prime for prime 15rds ,who wins these bouts?
    Jack Dempsey v H W
    Joe Louis v HW
    Rocky Marciano v HW
    Jack Johnson v HW

    ?????????????????????
     
  2. Johnstown

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    didnt he lose bill tate while in his prime...ehhhh
     
  3. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    insufficient footage to make any worthwhile pick in my opinion.
     
  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Does this also apply to
    Harry Greb,Maxie Rosenbloom, Joe Jeannette, Bob Fitzsimmons, Marvin Hart,Jim Corbett, Peter Jackson,Stan Ketchel, Billy Miske, Frank Klaus ,Billy Petrolle , Benny Leonard,Joe Walcott, Joe Gans, etc.?
    If so fair enough. But we must then cease matching up classic fighters if that is the criteria.
     
  5. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Not all you mentioned. If I see a fighter in his prime I can make a judgement that I'm happy with.

    I don't agree with matching up fighters we've not seen neither.
     
  6. Colonel Sanders

    Colonel Sanders Pounchin powar calculateur Full Member

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    I have to agree

    what have we got to work off, Wills looking sloppy and getting KO'ed by Uzcudun ?
     
  7. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not really, he knocked Tate out while punching on the break and was DQ'ed

    THIS, he could have been Ali and Foreman rolled into 1 or just another Willard

    Pretty much although some of those at least have footage, which highlight limitations or strengths
     
  8. Johnstown

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    He lost by a DQ...they fought again a few days later...and than he lost a clear decision.
     
  9. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    No it was a draw, which was an abberation as he'd knocked Tate out several times already
     
  10. Johnstown

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    i stand corrected..either way its something how many damn rematches the guy had with all the top black fighters of his day.