Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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GordonChen
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Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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If Johnson fought a much younger version of Charles in 1940s where he in the light heavyweight division and beat the likes of Moore,Bivins,Maxim
how would this have go like
goose 5
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Re: Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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I'd take Charles on points if each man were at his peak. They were on a par skill wise, but Charles was faster. Both were master boxers.
GordonChen
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Re: Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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I got ezzard Charles (btw anyone willing to give this attention)?
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Re: Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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At their best at light heavyweight, both boxers would box like a chess match, but Charles would counter and land more jabs and combinations to take a decision.
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Re: Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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Pretty much agree. On average, Charles would do just enough to win. Outside chance of Charles scoring a KO, but Johnson would have little chance of doing that.
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Re: Ezzard Charles vs Harold Johnson (175)

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A tough fight to pick between two great complete boxers and outstanding technicians. I think that it would have been a fight that only true boxing fans would have liked to see.

The two would try to outthink the other and could become a boring fest. I would lean for the great Cincinnati Cobra, Ezzard Charles. He was a fighter that didn't get his just due.
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