Bob Foster vs. Billy Conn...

Discussion in 'Mythical Matchups' started by Ramonza Soliloquies, May 14, 2011.

  1. Ramonza Soliloquies

    Ramonza Soliloquies "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    I think Conn deserves to be favourite. A fine track-record against punchers, & of course there is the added step-up in competition for Foster. Conn was just streets ahead of anyone Foster bested, moreso than the other way around.

    What do you think?
     
  2. StingerKarl

    StingerKarl Ace Degenerate

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    I rate Bob Foster as the Greatest Light Heavyweight ever.

    It would have been a very hard fight between two great fighters, I know that much.

    I have no quarrel with anyone picking Conn, but I think Bob's sharper and rapier-like left jab is the difference here.
     
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    I like foster by decision here... I think he can and would negate conn's mobility advantage with his jab and great sense of distance... Good match but to me foster has the right tools to deal with conn
     
  4. Ring Leader

    Ring Leader Undisputed Champion

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    That would probably be my pick as well.

    Conn may have a better overall resume, but I think Foster is just a stylistic nightmare for him.
     

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