Curly Kayoe vs Joe Palooka

[Ben Bolt]

Who would win – Curly Kayoe or Joe Palooka?
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Both share the same weakness: slow-starters, often getting knocked down
several times in the early stages of the fights.
Saved by the bell at multiple occasions.

They also share the same strengths: the ability to clear their heads between rounds.
Stamina. Maintain their punching-power into the late rounds.
Most often, trailing on points before scoring a late KO.

[JAB5239]

I'm more familiar with Joe Palooka so I'm going with him.

[Ben Bolt]

I'm more familiar with Joe Palooka so I'm going with him.

As I recall it, Curly fell in love from time to time, and then training wasn't his first priority. So I guess Palooka is a good bet.

[QueensburyRules]

- - Could be a draw...

[Ben Bolt]

- - Could be a draw...

A double KO is also likely.

[Willie Pep 229]

Joe Palooka enters into public domain in 2025. We should see a sudden rash of Palooka comic strip have a nostalgic rise.

My Prediction:

Knobby Walsh places liniment on Joe's gloves and blinds Curly. Palooka by KO in three.

Walsh gets the lead pipe treatment because Flattop and Mumbles had big money on Curly.

Beside Curly is a post-war pussy. Everyone knows, especially Apple, that the 1930s comic strip characters were drawn with a tougher ink.

[Ben Bolt]

My Prediction: Knobby Walsh places liniment on Joe's gloves and blinds Curly. Palooka by KO in three.
Walsh gets the lead pipe treatment because Flattop and Mumbles had big money on Curly.

Brilliant