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Who's a better Heavyweight: Floyd Patterson or Michael Dokes
Posted: 29 Apr 2026, 19:20
by gilgamesh
Simple question
Re: Who's a better Heavyweight: Floyd Patterson or Michael Dokes
Posted: 29 Apr 2026, 20:09
by goose 5
If they fought, I'd bet Dokes.
Re: Who's a better Heavyweight: Floyd Patterson or Michael Dokes
Posted: 29 Apr 2026, 22:24
by gilgamesh
goose 5 wrote: ↑29 Apr 2026, 20:09
If they fought, I'd bet Dokes.
That wasn't really the question, but alright.
Re: Who's a better Heavyweight: Floyd Patterson or Michael Dokes
Posted: 29 Apr 2026, 23:01
by elmersalsa
If we're talking about overall success in boxing careers, then it's Floyd Patterson. He achieved way more than Michael Dokes ever could wish.
If we're talking about a matchup, then Dokes by knockout in 9 rounds.
Re: Who's a better Heavyweight: Floyd Patterson or Michael Dokes
Posted: 29 Apr 2026, 23:29
by gilgamesh
elmersalsa wrote: ↑29 Apr 2026, 23:01
If we're talking about overall success in boxing careers, then it's Floyd Patterson. He achieved way more than Michael Dokes ever could wish.
If we're talking about a matchup, then Dokes by knockout in 9 rounds.
I was talking about the Former, but I appreciate the conciseness of both answers.
Re: Who's a better Heavyweight: Floyd Patterson or Michael Dokes
Posted: 30 Apr 2026, 05:40
by keithmoonhangover
Patterson. Olympic gold. #1 Lineal World Heavyweight Champion. Some very impressive wins.