Originally Posted by mjp28

Cooney/Shavers, wow. Both could hit!
In all boxing comparisons timing is everything, unless they are the same exact age and coming off of similar fight histories it can be hard if not impossible.

A millwright I worked with was in Golden Gloves with Earnie Shavers, he said he was an unreal puncher then! I've always believed he needed a better corner (and maybe attitude to win).
TRUE STORY - He was there when Shavers hit a guy, one punch, and knocked his mouthpiece 4 rows into the crowd.

Didn't Cooney bleed? Of course bleeders can still last a few rounds with a great cut-man.

I guess it's who lands the best first bomb.....and finishes!

Earnie Shavers would have been "The Champ" over Ali, he had him out but didn't finish quick, Ali came back and won.

"The Acorn" as Ali taunted him almost chopped the tree down.

OK, Cooney/Shavers, Cooney has heart. Shavers could punch anyone out -but- if he slips up he could go.

I'd take Shavers, by one more punch.