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If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
In a ring, a 12 rounder and normal boxing rules. You have no idea who the other guy is going to pick (except it will be a boxer)
And it's P4P. At the boxers Peak.
Let's say firstly fighters - since 1990
Then - All time
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I think mine would be Floyd (as much as I hate him)
All time wise it's tougher - probably unappreciative of Robinson etc due to my age (27) but maybe Floyd as well, based on my personal knowledge of watching him fight live - maybe SRL - toughie
What about you guys? Does Ali make anyones list?
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
Roy Jones would be the best fighter I have ever seen in my lifetime. There have been other top fighters like JCC Superstar or Sweet Pea, Tyson, Norris, Tito, Lopez who have been dominate but none better than Roy. He would beat anyone my opponent would put in front of him.
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Jones was another consideration - Floyd just pipped him for me based on his ability to adapt and seeing how perfect his reaction when he was actually hurt (vs mosley) was - despite never having been hurt like that in his entire career. That was almost as impressive as some of his peak wins in many ways for me.
The style nightmare for floyd in my mind is someone like Hearns - but obviously if you're picking just one guy - you wouldn't be going with Tommy based on his weaknesses
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Yep. Floyd as dull as he is would be my pick. Would be more confident in him scoring a UD over anyone than an 80s Tyson taking someone out.
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oakleyno1
Jones was another consideration - Floyd just pipped him for me based on his ability to adapt and seeing how perfect his reaction when he was actually hurt (vs mosley) was - despite never having been hurt like that in his entire career. That was almost as impressive as some of his peak wins in many ways for me.
The style nightmare for floyd in my mind is someone like Hearns - but obviously if you're picking just one guy - you wouldn't be going with Tommy based on his weaknesses
Floyd was very impressive after getting hurt by Shane and won the next 10 rounds with flawless and perfect boxing but that was an old Shane and a peak one at lightweight would give Floyd problems as would Duran and Henry Armstrong.
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
If Masters life depended on it I'd choose Pele Reid
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
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Mark TKO
If Masters life depended on it I'd choose Pele Reid
Calzaghe or Rigondeuax
At a push Ray Mancini at his very best.
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I'd pick David Price, as I have a death wish.
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Why are we all assuming it's a boxing match? If it was just a no holds barred streetfight, I would go for someone like James J Jeffries. The Boilermaker was renowned for walking through savage beatings before wearing down his opponents.
His heart and courage were tested more than just about any fighter in history, no quit in this guy. He was also a magnificent athlete and a true GIANT for his times.
I'd like James J to be watching my back anytime.
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
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Originally Posted by
oakleyno1
In a ring, a 12 rounder and normal boxing rules. You have no idea who the other guy is going to pick (except it will be a boxer)
And it's P4P. At the boxers Peak.
Let's say firstly fighters - since 1990
Then - All time
_______
I think mine would be Floyd (as much as I hate him)
All time wise it's tougher - probably unappreciative of Robinson etc due to my age (27) but maybe Floyd as well, based on my personal knowledge of watching him fight live - maybe SRL - toughie
What about you guys? Does Ali make anyones list?
So that means same weight classes right? Like if I pick SRR they can't pick Lennox Lewis?
I'd be tempted to pick Floyd if you didn't say "prime" because then Floyd would have to fight a guy in his prime and I'm no so confident about that.
I Like @Master answer so I'm going to copy it. Prime roy Jones JR was one of the best ever. James Toney and I are from the same home town so hes been my favourite boxer forever, and the way RJJ obliterated him was unreal.
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Ray Robinson, Jones Jr, Whitaker.
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I would choose David Haye as long as his toe was ok .;)
Only one for me is Hawk Jackson.
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
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Dark Lord Al
I would choose David Haye as long as his toe was ok .;)
Only one for me is Hawk Jackson.
You would be dead because I would have Mike McCallum. :)
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
Vitali Klishko: a Massive wall with a killing strength and a granite chin.
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This is quite a silly thread, but a good one. I'd have to also vote prime Roy Jones as he is the greatest of all time. Ali in his prime can't be dismissed either as he seemed to fight as though his life depended on it. Pernell Whitaker in his prime with fair judging is another near lock.
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Joe Calzaghe. He couldn't be beaten.
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Gandalf
Joe Calzaghe. He couldn't be beaten.
Correct , not one club fighter , or geriatric fighter could come close to beating him.
Do you think his slaps would hold off the assailant. ?
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Nameless
Vitali Klishko: a Massive wall with a killing strength and a granite chin.
Lennox fit and hungry would stop Vitali. :)
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
Not in an alleyway, or outside a pub 😙
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Looking at it from another side I might pick a Ricardo Lopez. Facing guys at same weight he's a sure bet. And if things started to go badly I might even be able to help him out successfully vs at least a guy weighting 105-110 lbs threating my life ;D.
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Spicoli
Looking at it from another side I might pick a Ricardo Lopez. Facing guys at same weight he's a sure bet. And if things started to go badly I might even be able to help him out successfully vs at least a guy weighting 105-110 lbs threating my life ;D.
I'm sure Randy with your command of the English Language , you could bamboozle any would be assailant with your linguistic skills. ;) or just plain run for it !
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Re: If a boxer was going to fight for your life who would you pick?
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Dark Lord Al
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Gandalf
Joe Calzaghe. He couldn't be beaten.
Correct , not one club fighter , or geriatric fighter could come close to beating him.
Do you think his slaps would hold off the assailant. ?
Of course. It doesn't matter how hard he hits as he will outwork the opponent regardless. Joe Calzaghe was the greatest fighter of all time. He would have bamboozled any fighter past or present. An enigma with a style that cannot be trained for as nobody else fights like that. Andre Ward would have been Lacy'ed.
