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Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 02 Mar 2018, 18:56
by Caractacus
Who wins ?
( other the 'Enry " 'ad a bit more 'air on top of 'is ole coconut.

Re: Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 02 Mar 2018, 19:05
by gilgamesh
I'd favor Fitzsy in that matchup. Cooper was a tough 'ol boy, but I don't think he measures up to Fitz.

Re: Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 02 Mar 2018, 19:08
by Caractacus
The Tale-Of-Tape would be interesting to read.
Both had similiar body types.
Both were English but had Irish ancestry too.

Re: Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 02 Mar 2018, 19:12
by Caractacus
I often think of "Fitz" whever I hear this song on the radio (which isn't too often).


Re: Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 02 Mar 2018, 19:47
by HomicideHenry
Fitzsimmons kayo victory within 5-6 rounds.

Re: Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 02 Mar 2018, 20:48
by SenorPipino
Caractacus wrote: 02 Mar 2018, 19:08 The Tale-Of-Tape would be interesting to read.
Both had similiar body types.
Both were English but had Irish ancestry too.
And both were follicly challenged.

Re: Bob Fitzsimmons vrs Henry Cooper (in their primes)

Posted: 03 Mar 2018, 16:55
by BitPlayer
I think these are often questionable but from one I see with Ali, and from Fitz's book:

'enry Cooper Vs Bob Fitzsimmons
190Ibs Weight 165Ibs
6ft 1 1/2 in Height 5ft 11 3/4 in
75in reach 75 1/2in
42in chest 44in
44in chest exp 48in
34in waist 38in
23in thigh 23 1/2in
17 1/2in neck 16in
16in calf 14in
15in bicep 14 1/2in
12in forearm 11 3/4