James Jeffries - KO'd

Jim_Kidd · 07-29-2007, 11:59 PM

I can't believe Oscar Bonavena just KO'd the reigning champion in my game universe - James Jeffries with a body shot.

It kind of ruins James Jeffries "Iron-Man" image having him go down like that. I guess I'll have to retire him, now. I was moving Jeffries along in my universe, creating a few super-fight scenarios for him. But now... Oh well. Even in a universe that you "run", things do always turn out like you plan

javier_83 · 07-30-2007, 01:07 AM

why do you retired him??

meade95 · 07-30-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Kidd

I can't believe Oscar Bonavena just KO'd the reigning champion in my game universe - James Jeffries with a body shot.

It kind of ruins James Jeffries "Iron-Man" image having him go down like that. I guess I'll have to retire him, now. I was moving Jeffries along in my universe, creating a few super-fight scenarios for him. But now... Oh well. Even in a universe that you "run", things do always turn out like you plan

Ouch -

And I agree, TBCB Universes tend to play out just like the real world from time to time...and screw-up assured 'Mega-fights'....with upsets taking place right before they are to be signed to happen....

mh2365 · 07-30-2007, 09:34 AM

In today's world the "Mega" fight would go on like planned ... See Judah and Morales.

Jim_Kidd · 07-30-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by javier_83

why do you retired him??

Big Jim had the ultimate "tough-guy" image in real life. Same thing in my universe. A body shot knockout just knocked the universe out of whack. Think of Rocky Marciano getting knocked out in a "tune-up" fight. Things just aren't the same. Even in the gaming universe.

Maybe he'll come back some day. I imagined him leaving the ring getting pelted with ice and cups of beer from the disillusioned fans!

Mad Bomber · 07-30-2007, 08:34 PM

Well Oscar was as strong as a bull, but as they say on any given night, If only
it had gone the distance at least there was a chance of winning a questionable
decision even on an off night, and we have all seen that happen.

Greg

big_lads · 07-31-2007, 06:17 AM

Heh

In my universe, Tyson suffered a TKO 7 (Cuts) loss to Stan Ward in his 15th fight.

Greg Page might well stay champ for a hile longer yet!

cubedrum · 07-31-2007, 03:58 PM

How about Buck Crouse scoring a one punch knockout of Harry Greb? Buck is rated a 9, but Harry's a 13.

Jim_Kidd · 07-31-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cubedrum

How about Buck Crouse scoring a one punch knockout of Harry Greb? Buck is rated a 9, but Harry's a 13.

I don't have a Buck Crouse in my universe, but I feel your pain

At least with some guys you can imagine the fighter saying, "I lost track of the count," "The ref gave me a quick count" "I hurt my knee and couldn't get up," etc.

Guys like Greb though, they'd never come up with those kind of lame excuses.

wildhawke11 · 07-31-2007, 06:24 PM

Myself i find using the *Go For KO or GAOF KO* leaves one fighter with to much power and the other to vulnerable. I have never liked it and think myself it badly needs refining. Have to say though Jim Trunzo and myself always disagreed on this one.

Jim_Kidd · 07-31-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wildhawke11

Myself i find using the *Go For KO or GAOF KO* leaves one fighter with to much power and the other to vulnerable. I have never liked it and think myself it badly needs refining. Have to say though Jim Trunzo and myself always disagreed on this one.

Put a big puncher (actually, the biggest) George Foreman into a first round "Go for KO" mode - or even the all out KO, and he does unbelievable damage.

In the games intelligence, the fighter who loses his endurance always seems to go for the knockout afterward. Sort of a last ditch effort to save the fight. And it's true, they can do a lot of damage and sometimes - that's the round where an upset can occur.

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Jim_Kidd All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida, West Coast Posts: 578	James Jeffries - KO'd I can't believe Oscar Bonavena just KO'd the reigning champion in my game universe - James Jeffries with a body shot. It kind of ruins James Jeffries "Iron-Man" image having him go down like that. I guess I'll have to retire him, now. I was moving Jeffries along in my universe, creating a few super-fight scenarios for him. But now... Oh well. Even in a universe that you "run", things do always turn out like you plan Last edited by Jim_Kidd; 07-30-2007 at 12:02 AM.

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Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	Well Oscar was as strong as a bull, but as they say on any given night, If only it had gone the distance at least there was a chance of winning a questionable decision even on an off night, and we have all seen that happen. Greg __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep

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cubedrum All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 952	How about Buck Crouse scoring a one punch knockout of Harry Greb? Buck is rated a 9, but Harry's a 13. __________________ "If you build a man a fire, he stays warm for one day. If you set a man on fire, he stays warm for the rest of his life" - Edgar Frog

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mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,941 Infractions: 0/2 (101)	In today's world the "Mega" fight would go on like planned ... See Judah and Morales.

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big_lads Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10	Heh In my universe, Tyson suffered a TKO 7 (Cuts) loss to Stan Ward in his 15th fight. Greg Page might well stay champ for a hile longer yet!

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wildhawke11 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,952	Myself i find using the Go For KO or GAOF KO leaves one fighter with to much power and the other to vulnerable. I have never liked it and think myself it badly needs refining. Have to say though Jim Trunzo and myself always disagreed on this one.