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Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 27 Jun 2019, 16:02
by Nile4000
If these two had their rematch in early 1981 as planned, who would have prevailed?
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Posted: 30 Jun 2019, 16:11
by BoxBuzz
Very misleading title......I have updated it to better convey your thoughts.
I think Mustafa would likely have prevailed again at that time.
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 01 Jul 2019, 20:15
by bwu
It's very clear that Muhammad would've won.
Now ask me who prevails between Reggie Johnson and Jack Johnson.
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 09:13
by BoxBuzz
bwu wrote: ↑01 Jul 2019, 20:15
It's very clear that Muhammad would've won.
Now ask me who prevails between Reggie Johnson and Jack Johnson.
That fight could not be made, not after the merger.
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 11:02
by scorpio83
Saad Muhammad would cut Mustafa off the ropes and hitting him with powerful blows on the inside to take a 15 round decision. If Mustafa Muhammad decide to box him and move around the ring while hitting him sharp combinations on the outside to last 15 rounds, he would take a decision. Imo, Saad Muhammad and Mustafa Muhammad would exchange blows in an even, but Saad Muhammad would prevail behind his powerful punches to take a hard fought 15 round split decision in their rematch if it had happened.
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 11:12
by Ambling Alp II
Could have gone either way. It was a good, close fight when they were both young. Both improved after that. I guess I would lean towards Mustapha Muhammad. Both were great fighters.
I still find it incredible that Saad has been in the HOF for 21 years and Eddie is still not in. I don't think he is even on the ballot!
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 21:03
by bwu
BoxBuzz wrote: ↑02 Jul 2019, 09:13
That fight could not be made, not after the merger.
Ha!
Must say that I agree with Alp's analysis. Obviously, '81 turned out to be a bad year for both men, but I feel like Saad's decline was more dramatic. Mustafa certainly had more left after they both lost their titles.
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 03 Jul 2019, 01:36
by Woldemar
Saad by majority or split decision.
Re: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad II
Posted: 03 Jul 2019, 02:07
by Onetimeonly
scorpio83 wrote: ↑02 Jul 2019, 11:02
Saad Muhammad would cut Mustafa off the ropes and hitting him with powerful blows on the inside to take a 15 round decision. If Mustafa Muhammad decide to box him and move around the ring while hitting him sharp combinations on the outside to last 15 rounds, he would take a decision. Imo, Saad Muhammad and Mustafa Muhammad would exchange blows in an even, but Saad Muhammad would prevail behind his powerful punches to take a hard fought 15 round split decision in their rematch if it had happened.
Dude, Eddie delivered one of the greatest body punching displays I've ever seen against Marvin Johnson. Saad had a tremendous uppercut but Eddie's chin, defense and infighting would almost always have a slight edge on saads power, desire, activity and stamina at their best IMO. Matt was more consistent though.