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Don Cockell vs Tommy Farr primes

Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 07:30
by BrocktonBlockbuster49
they actually fought but this was when farr was 40 and well past his prime and cockell knocked him out.


who do u think wins this matchup at there heavyweight primes?


- both are top 10 british heavies of all times


5'11 210lb don cockell vs 6' 205lb tommy farr



i would probably lean toward farr by close decision

Re: Don Cockell vs Tommy Farr primes

Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 09:41
by TerribleTerry
BrocktonBlockbuster49 wrote:they actually fought but this was when farr was 40 and well past his prime and cockell knocked him out.


who do u think wins this matchup at there heavyweight primes?


- both are top 10 british heavies of all times


5'11 210lb don cockell vs 6' 205lb tommy farr



i would probably lean toward farr by close decision
I have only seen their respective World title challenges, but I feel on the strength of Farr's showing against Joe Louis he would have the edge in this one.

Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 09:42
by J
wrong forum gents BOTP. :TU:

Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 20:12
by BrocktonBlockbuster49
how is this the wrong forum??

isnt this british boxing forum??


i would rather ask the people of england rather than ask this in boxers of the past.


- im interested on how british boxing fans veiw this matchup, not americans.

Posted: 30 Nov 2005, 20:19
by stujones
I would like to see the Cockell vs Farr fight to judge, just to see how much behind a faded Farr was in that fight.

Judging by the records, I too would favour Farr - but only just, I think Tommy's natural weight advantage would be a telling factor.

Posted: 01 Dec 2005, 01:22
by BrocktonBlockbuster49
stujones wrote:I would like to see the Cockell vs Farr fight to judge, just to see how much behind a faded Farr was in that fight.

Judging by the records, I too would favour Farr - but only just, I think Tommy's natural weight advantage would be a telling factor.

even though cockell was a former light-H and he had the weight problem, he still had excellent stamina and was very strong 210lbs. the condition made him seem flabby and out of shape but he was actually very strong and in excellent fighting condition.

Posted: 01 Dec 2005, 06:24
by jamesmcdonnell
What was the condition he had again...?

Posted: 01 Dec 2005, 06:40
by J
BrocktonBlockbuster49 wrote:how is this the wrong forum??

isnt this british boxing forum??


i would rather ask the people of england rather than ask this in boxers of the past.


- im interested on how british boxing fans veiw this matchup, not americans.
EASY MATE, i was just making a suggestion.

Posted: 02 Dec 2005, 09:26
by BrocktonBlockbuster49
jamesmcdonnell wrote:What was the condition he had again...?

im not totally sure, i know it was a glandur problem and it caused him to gain a lot of weight.







- sorry J if i came across as a rude or loud tone, didnt mean too.