Hypothetical Match-Up Game

[HomicideHenry]

Lang via decison


Mickey Walker, vs Ricky Hatton, 12 rounds

[Collins2000]

Lang via decison


Mickey Walker, vs Ricky Hatton, 12 rounds

Walker KO 1

HomicideHenry vs Bstrege, 3 rounds.

[HomicideHenry]

In the words of Rocky Marciano, "I never predicted a fight in my life, I never knocked an opponent before a fight and I most certainly ain't gonna start now!"

Thats the best you will get out of me on that prediction



Chuck Zelenoff vs Andrew Hartley the rematch, 4 rounds

[HomicideHenry]

BUMP!!!

[My2Sense]

Chuck Zelenoff vs Andrew Hartley the rematch, 4 rounds

Damn, talking about a thread-killer! This was all rolling along so smoothly until you put this roadblock in the way!

Anyway, just to get the thread back on track...

NC in 2. :P


Next up: Michael Spinks vs. Leon Spinks, both at their peaks as heavyweights.

[Robinson]

Michael by TKO in the 4th...while a crying mother watches on.

Andrew Golota(1996) Vs Wlad Klitschko(2005) 12 rounds

[Seamus]

Providing he doesn't do something stupid, and that's asking alot. Golota by KO around the 4th rd. Wlad would have his moments, but Golota would soak it up, and catch him with a sneaky right. Wlad would never survive the beating Bowe got.

NEXT
12 rounds at Junior Lightweight
Roberto Duran 19-0 (16ko's) including a stoppage of the outstanding Ernesto Marcel vs Hector Camacho 23-0 (13ko's)

[HomicideHenry]

I still go for the Hands of Stone to shoot out a rapid fire decision against Camacho that be one hell of a fight, if there ever was one...


~~~~~~~TIME WARP~~~~~~~~


TOMMY MORRISON VS RANDALL "TEX" COBB, WBO HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

[and yessss this fight was actually to happen, but Cobb retired after rumors of 'fixes' in his comeback popped up]

[Robinson]

The duke smashes the anvil skulled Cobb who has seen
better days. The ref showing some compassion stops the'fight
even though Cobb seems alert and aware that he is being
beaten up.

Morrison TKO 10.

Ron Lyle (1976) Vs Donovan Ruddock (1991) 10 rounds.

[My2Sense]

Ron Lyle (1976) Vs Donovan Ruddock (1991) 10 rounds.

Great give-and-take battle, but I think Ruddock's better footwork and sneaky left uppercut allow him to pull it out.

Ruddock by KO in 6, in a fight that sees both men hit the canvas.


Edwin Rosario vs. Esteban DeJesus.

[My2Sense]

Damnit, don't let this thread die!!! :x

[Counter-puncher]

Ron Lyle (1976) Vs Donovan Ruddock (1991) 10 rounds.

Great give-and-take battle, but I think Ruddock's better footwork and sneaky left uppercut allow him to pull it out.

Ruddock by KO in 6, in a fight that sees both men hit the canvas.


Edwin Rosario vs. Esteban DeJesus.

great match. both can box and bang and take a bit of a beating too. dejesus just has the edge IMO, though possibly a real brawl would suit Chapo's power better. also interesting to think how chapo would have done without breaking his hand/wrist as much as he did. assuming his hands are what they were through most of his career Dejesus wins a close U/D.

Next:

Staying at lightweight, Ken Buchanan vs Alexis Arguello

[HomicideHenry]

Alexis Arguello wins a comfortable decision over Ken Buchanon

Joe Louis vs Gene Tunney, 15 rounds

[My2Sense]

Joe Louis vs Gene Tunney, 15 rounds

Good one.

Tunney might give him trouble with his all-around speed and movement, but I'd favor Louis to eventually time him and then pick him apart.

Louis by TKO in 8.


Larry Holmes vs. Sonny Liston, 15 rounds.

[HomicideHenry]

Way I see it is this: imagine Earnie Shavers with more ability, bigger in size, with greater stamina...Holmes, if he does win, is by a very razor hair thin split decision, as he'd hit the canvas two-three times in 15 rounds. Only chance Holmes has if he can discourage Liston the way that Ali done, to make him continually miss and be countered, but Holmes was too comfortable at times to fight at close to mid range, which would be a mistake in my mind.

I see Liston winning this by a TKO inside of 10-12 rounds.


Muhammad Ali [circa 1970] vs Rocky Marciano [1955], 15 rounds

[Robinson]

Ali outpoints a very bloodied and suprisingly strong Marciano.

The rock has great moments when he traps Ali against the ropes,
his body attacks and short range power shots clearly have effect
on Ali.

After an early lead behind his sharp and fast jab, Ali slows in the
middle rounds. He finds his legs and manages to use his height in
the clinch and tie Marciano up. Both men at this stage in their
careers are less snappy with their shots in the later rounds, but
both still have enough to take the toll on each man.

The championship rounds see both fighters rally, Ali finding the
sanctuary of the ropes elusive as more and more of Marciano's
blows working inside.

Had they met at a different 'time' things may be different..but come
the final tally has Ali ahead by two points on two judges cards
and the other has Marciano ahead by one point.

Each camp convinced that they won.

James Tillis (1985) vs Bruce Seldon (1995) 12 rounds....

[Robinson]

Way I see it is this: imagine Earnie Shavers with more ability, bigger in size, with greater stamina...Holmes, if he does win, is by a very razor hair thin split decision, as he'd hit the canvas two-three times in 15 rounds. Only chance Holmes has if he can discourage Liston the way that Ali done, to make him continually miss and be countered, but Holmes was too comfortable at times to fight at close to mid range, which would be a mistake in my mind.

I see Liston winning this by a TKO inside of 10-12 rounds.

I see Holmes beating and stopping Liston. But hey...you just do not supscripe
to the religion of Holmes ;)

[AngryGoon38]

Ali outpoints a very bloodied and suprisingly strong Marciano.

The rock has great moments when he traps Ali against the ropes,
his body attacks and short range power shots clearly have effect
on Ali.

After an early lead behind his sharp and fast jab, Ali slows in the
middle rounds. He finds his legs and manages to use his height in
the clinch and tie Marciano up. Both men at this stage in their
careers are less snappy with their shots in the later rounds, but
both still have enough to take the toll on each man.

The championship rounds see both fighters rally, Ali finding the
sanctuary of the ropes elusive as more and more of Marciano's
blows working inside.

Had they met at a different 'time' things may be different..but come
the final tally has Ali ahead by two points on two judges cards
and the other has Marciano ahead by one point.

Each camp convinced that they won.

James Tillis (1985) vs Bruce Seldon (1995) 12 rounds....

Seldon wins by narrow SD.Tillis doesnt have enough firepower to hold off and outwork a limited but Very Aggressive Seldon.



Barry McGuigan vs. Rueben Castillo(prime vs prime) in a 15 round Featherweight Championship Bout.
(bout held in a nuetral territory)(No definite homecrowd advantage for either boxer)

[Counter-puncher]

nice match 8)

Castillo gave enough problems to Arguello and Sanchez, that I would fancy his chances in this one. McGuigan puts pressure on, and quite well, but castillo was very very fast and slick, i never saw Mcguigan against a guy with that kind of speed. I take Castillo by 3 or 4 rounds.

next:

Kid Gavilan - Thomas Hearns, 147lbs 15 rounds.

[AngryGoon38]

nice match 8)

Castillo gave enough problems to Arguello and Sanchez, that I would fancy his chances in this one. McGuigan puts pressure on, and quite well, but castillo was very very fast and slick, i never saw Mcguigan against a guy with that kind of speed. I take Castillo by 3 or 4 rounds.

next:

Kid Gavilan - Thomas Hearns, 147lbs 15 rounds.

Hearns starts off fast reeling off straight rights but Gavilan withers the early Hearns onslaught.
Gavilan gets stunned a few times but shows resiliance,perserverance,and a ton of heart.He then starts gaining momentum by round 4.
Hearns gets a second wind by round 8 but then tires again by round 11 by which point Gavilan surges forth a highly spirited rally including tee'ing off with his Bolo Punches which Really get the crowd going(provided they're not fighting in Michigan of course.)
In Round 15 the fight is even and Gavilan still has gas in the tank and alot of spirit but Hearns is mostly clinching,jabbing and backing up.A few rights get launched by Hearns but without nearly the snap he had in the early rounds and his 2nd wind stage.
The cards read 145-143 gav,144-143 gav,and 144-144.....Gavilan wins by Majority Decision.Rematch is immedietely in high demand and promptly scheduled.

8)



Bernard Hopkins vs. Dick Tiger at 160.

15 rounds.

Bout held in Vegas.

50's style ref and no 3 kd rule.

8)

[My2Sense]

Bernard Hopkins vs. Dick Tiger at 160.

15 rounds.

Bout held in Vegas.

50's style ref and no 3 kd rule.

8)

If Tiger comes in motivated and ready to take the initiative, then he'll take control of this fight early and dictate the pace of the match, like he did in his wins against Giardello and Benvenuti.

Tiger by UD in a lively, entertaining fight.


Ike Quartey vs. Pipino Cuevas.

[AngryGoon38]

Bernard Hopkins vs. Dick Tiger at 160.

15 rounds.

Bout held in Vegas.

50's style ref and no 3 kd rule.

8)

If Tiger comes in motivated and ready to take the initiative, then he'll take control of this fight early and dictate the pace of the match, like he did in his wins against Giardello and Benvenuti.

Tiger by UD in a lively, entertaining fight.


Ike Quartey vs. Pipino Cuevas.

prime vs prime-Ike Quartey wins by tko in 10.


Floyd Patterson vs. Evander Holyfield at Cruiserweight.

12 rounds.no 3 kd rule.50's style ref.

[Robinson]

Please dont make pick one here...my heart wants Patterson
to win but for some reason I think the accuracy and work
rate of Holyfield gets the win.

I dont think Patterson is stopped, I do however see him getting
knocked down, this hurting his over all score with the ten point
must.

I see it being very competitive fight, Patterson's blasting combinations
backing Holyfield up who seems all to eager to bang away with the
left hook when on the inside. Patterson tips the edge in speed and
volume of punches when he fires them off, but over the course of
the round it is the steady work rate of Holyfield that tips the balance.

A rematch is demanded....

Holyfield WMD 12.

[AngryGoon38]

Please dont make pick one here...my heart wants Patterson
to win but for some reason I think the accuracy and work
rate of Holyfield gets the win.

I dont think Patterson is stopped, I do however see him getting
knocked down, this hurting his over all score with the ten point
must.

I see it being very competitive fight, Patterson's blasting combinations
backing Holyfield up who seems all to eager to bang away with the
left hook when on the inside. Patterson tips the edge in speed and
volume of punches when he fires them off, but over the course of
the round it is the steady work rate of Holyfield that tips the balance.

A rematch is demanded....

Holyfield WMD 12.

you forgot you're hypothetical match.

no problem.i'll take it from here.

Vinny Pazienza vs Jorge Paez at 135.

15 rounds.

8)

[Robinson]

Damned I did too...
sorry. Thanks for covering :)