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JimStone
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Similar to Dempsey.

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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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Re: Similar to Dempsey.

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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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Re: Similar to Dempsey.

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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.
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Re: Similar to Dempsey.

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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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:lol:

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.

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Frazier was somewhat like Dempsey; though Dempsey was a much faster starter.
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Re: Similar to Dempsey.

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Among heavyweights, Frazier is the closest. Bob and weave with a great left hook.
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Re: Similar to Dempsey.

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Il Duce wrote:Hey, that doesn't look like Jack Dempsey.

Jack is,,,,,,,,taller.


Doozer, your comma key appears to be sticky.
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