Similar to Dempsey.
Similar to Dempsey.
There's nobody quite like Jack but which heavyweight, from the colour TV era, is the nearest to a modern Manassa Mauler in your opinion?
Re: Similar to Dempsey.
Aden wrote:There's nobody quite like Jack but which heavyweight, from the colour TV era, is the nearest to a modern Manassa Mauler in your opinion?

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dempseyfire
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Re: Similar to Dempsey.
ThatOne wrote:Aden wrote:There's nobody quite like Jack but which heavyweight, from the colour TV era, is the nearest to a modern Manassa Mauler in your opinion?
Although I agree; Tyson would be closest . . . Mike idolized Dempsey and attempted to mimic much of his style.
Re: Similar to Dempsey.
dempseyfire wrote:ThatOne wrote:Aden wrote:There's nobody quite like Jack but which heavyweight, from the colour TV era, is the nearest to a modern Manassa Mauler in your opinion?
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Although I agree; Tyson would be closest . . . Mike idolized Dempsey and attempted to mimic much of his style.
Right down to the sweaters. I tried to find a better picture.
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Re: Similar to Dempsey.
Frazier was somewhat like Dempsey; though Dempsey was a much faster starter.
Re: Similar to Dempsey.
Among heavyweights, Frazier is the closest. Bob and weave with a great left hook.
Re: Similar to Dempsey.
Il Duce wrote:Hey, that doesn't look like Jack Dempsey.
Jack is,,,,,,,,taller.
Doozer, your comma key appears to be sticky.