Zhilei Zhang vs Buster Mathis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by PolishAssasin, Nov 6, 2024.


Who wins?

  1. Zhang by KO/TKO

    10 vote(s)
    66.7%

  2. Zhang by decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Mathis KO/TKO

    1 vote(s)
    6.7%

  4. Mathis by decision

    4 vote(s)
    26.7%
  1. PolishAssasin

    PolishAssasin Member Full Member

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    Mathis defeated the tough George Chuvalo and Joe Frazier in the amateurs but didn’t make it to the Olympics due to a broken thumb. Zhang defeated Joe Joyce and Deontay Wilder.
    Both in prime
     
    PolishAssasin, Nov 6, 2024
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  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Honestly? I think Buster is skilled enough to navigate around Big Bang for a decision... especially if it's over 15.
     
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  3. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mathis is too fast and skilled for Zhang. I would give Zhang maybe a 30% chance of catching Mathis and stopping him. But, I think he would be a step behind Mathis all night. As fat as Mathis looked he had good hand speed and boxing ability.
     
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  4. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 banned Full Member

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    Seriously fellas? - when did Mr Mathis prove he could really beat anybody? Against Chuvalo? I’m not familiar.
     
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  5. Wladimir

    Wladimir Active Member Full Member

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    Mathis by UD
     
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  6. ManassaMahler

    ManassaMahler Member Full Member

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    What is it with fat guys who have fast hands? Mathis, Tubbs, Ruiz, Butterbean...
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Fast hands and fat bodies are what happens when you’re always the first to grab the last donut in the box
     
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  8. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They can be pretty deceiving.
     
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