Michael Dokes vs Bonecrusher Smith

[Nile4000]

Both in primes. 15 rounds, who wins?

[Cutman Scabbers]

Both stopped Mike Weaver, both were stopped by Razor Ruddock.

Peak Dokes = 1982
Peak Smith = 1986

Smith stops Dokes either very early or late in the fight, losing on points.

[scorpio83]

Don't forget, both were both former WBA Heavyweight Champions.

Anyways, either Dynamite Dokes used his hand speed to out-box Bonecrusher to take a decision or Bonecrusher would cut him off the ring, wearing him down with body punches off the ropes to either decision or knock Dokes out in late rounds.

[margaret thatcher]

good matchup, 2 guys who had different strengths and styles but were very close in level overall. i'll fence sit and say they split a series 1-1, dokes taking one fight on decision with much greater speed, the other bonecrusher grinding him down for a stoppage

[HomicideHenry]

I'll go with Dokes by decision.

[Cutman Scabbers]

I'll go with Dokes by decision.

May I ask why?

[margaret thatcher]

dokes could defo have won a decision, much faster fighter who could rack up the rounds vs a plodding bonecrusher

[Cutman Scabbers]

Emile Griffith in the corner makes the difference

[Evander]

Dokes had more boxing ability, he was more varied.
Bonecrusher had a punch and a decent chin at times, but a superior boxer could give him problems
I'd lean toward Dokes on this one.