Earnie Shavers vs Jimmy Young Rematch Question.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 12 Jan 2006, 14:41

Anyone here see or know much about the November 1974 rematch between Earnie Shavers and Jimmy Young?

I heard that some felt Shavers was lucky to get a draw against the skilled Jimmy Young?

Any input would be great fight fans.

BrocktonBlockbuster49 · Post by **BrocktonBlockbuster49** » 14 Jan 2006, 01:41

from reports i have read( i have never seen it, i should get the tape) most thought young won the fight. young was a lot more experienced(but still green) the 2nd time he fought earnie.

i will try to get a description of the bout for you

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 14 Jan 2006, 09:43

On a related topic anyone see the Split Decision fight between Ken Norton and Jimmy Young? I never have. Love to hear accounts on that as well. I saw both of the Lyle fights. All of them were critical to Jimmy's Career to my way of thinking.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 14 Jan 2006, 14:02

BrocktonBlockbuster49 wrote:i will try to get a description of the bout for you

That would be great.

kick asner · Post by **kick asner** » 14 Jan 2006, 14:59

BoxBuzz wrote:On a related topic anyone see the Split Decision fight between Ken Norton and Jimmy Young? I never have. Love to hear accounts on that as well. I saw both of the Lyle fights. All of them were critical to Jimmy's Career to my way of thinking.

It was somewhat of a defensive fight. Not tremendously exciting.

Ambling Alp · Post by **Ambling Alp** » 16 Jan 2006, 20:45

I remember the fight to be pretty fun to watch. I saw it it live on prime time network TV (for you younger guys, yes that used to be normal).
I haven't seen the fight ever since, but I'm pretty sure it was entertaining. It was very close and could have gone either way.

Controversial · Post by **Controversial** » 17 Jan 2006, 16:12

Something I found on the web.....

A year and a half later Young (13-4-1) fought a rematch with Shavers (46-4). This time the fight went the scheduled 10 rounds. The fight was declared a draw and would later prove to be an omen for Young's career when it came to getting the call in close fights. I have only seen this fight on tape, but I scored it for Young. Over the years I've talked to more than a few fighters and trainers who were at the fight and saw it live. Everyone says the same thing. Young won it.

Ambling Alp · Post by **Ambling Alp** » 17 Jan 2006, 20:40

Ambling Alp wrote:I remember the fight to be pretty fun to watch. I saw it it live on prime time network TV (for you younger guys, yes that used to be normal).
I haven't seen the fight ever since, but I'm pretty sure it was entertaining. It was very close and could have gone either way.

I realized that I wasn't being clear. I was referring to the Young-Norton fight here.

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 18 Jan 2006, 13:56

My fault, I probably should not have changed the subject, however Young's experience with the top tier boxers are all interlinked in my mind.