Prime Shaq vs Karl Malone in a fight

[Thechosen1]

who wins?

[PejaTheSerbSnip]

If Malone doesn't blindside him with an elbow like the cheap bastard he was?

Shaq.

[IncarceratedBob]

Karl Malone was BUILT. He's the only guy who I know for a fact could knock out peak Mike Tyson. When Shaq was fast he wasn't that strong, when he was strong he wasn't that fast. I'll take KM.

[PejaTheSerbSnip]

Karl Malone was BUILT. He's the only guy who I know for a fact could knock out peak Mike Tyson. When Shaq was fast he wasn't that strong, when he was strong he wasn't that fast. I'll take KM.
If Tyson was on quaaludes....

[IncarceratedBob]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1102/muscles/images/karl-malone.jpg

Look at that physique, good lord. This guy has what we call in the industry as "Zeus Genetics". He looks like a Greek God. He routinely caused concussions with just a measly elbow.

[Crown&Coke]

are they wearing elbow pads? If yes, then Shaq. If no, Karl throwing them bows at dudes head with reckless abandon

[thefatmiral]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/files/2011/08/Shaq-vs-Malone.jpg

I would like to see it. they would need a huge trained ref.

[ButterFace]

I think this depends on how legit Shaq took his fight training.

[FireDavidKahn]

Malone would get his cheeks spread in two. He always choked on the big stage...

The only person that Malone would win in a one on one fight is against 12 year old girls.

[joshwake]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1102/muscles/images/karl-malone.jpg

Look at that physique, good lord. This guy has what we call in the industry as "Zeus Genetics". He looks like a Greek God. He routinely caused concussions with just a measly elbow.
Isn't he like 38 in that pic? Ridiculous

[CJ Mustard]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/files/2011/08/Shaq-vs-Malone.jpg

I would like to see it. they would need a huge trained ref.
Shaq was shook.

Remember when he attacked Brad Miller after Oakley fouled him? He clearly wanted no part of Oak.

[Foster5k]

Shaq is a force of nature. That being said, Malone isn't your everyday Joe. Malone is ripped to shreds. I'm not talking about bodybuilder ripped either. I'm talking farm boy ripped. Since Shaq likes to be called Superman, I'm going to call Malone the real life Clark Kent. Clark Kent is Superman in disguise. He grew up on a farm and appeared to be weak. However, once he took those glasses off, it was game over. Malone is the same way. He isn't as big as Shaq, etc. However, if you test him, he's going to turn into a Superman.

I don't know who wins this fight. Superman vs Clark Kent. It would be one for the ages. Both of these guys have the power to deliver a knock out blow at any given moment. I guess it would come down to whoever landed the first heavy blow.

[John Tesh]

Isn't he like 38 in that pic? Ridiculous

I think he was more ripped at an old age than he was in his prime.

[OnFire]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/91/0f/0e/910f0e5336944899d8106d584ad93d7e.jpg

[Legends66NBA7]

Being ripped = Someone can fight ?

Which I have to ask, both in their prime, James Johnson vs Karl Malone in a fight, who you got ?

[CJ Mustard]

Being ripped = Someone can fight ?

Which I have to ask, both in their prime, James Johnson vs Karl Malone in a fight, who you got ?
Karl would snap that twig in half. James Johnson's boxing experience won't get him far if Karl grabs a hold of him. He'd simply get overpowered by a much bigger, stronger man.

[smoovegittar]

Shaq is a big, powerful man. But Malone was like a titan - I don't think there was a man in the league that could take him.

Now begs the question: who you got - Wilt or Karl?

bring on the moth balls. :oldlol:

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Give me Karl, Shaq was a physical monster but Malone's elbows would end it quickly.

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Being ripped = Someone can fight ?

Which I have to ask, both in their prime, James Johnson vs Karl Malone in a fight, who you got ?

Shit, that'd be a great match-up, they're listed as being the same height/weight. I give Malone the edge physically but there's something scary about Johnson, he's not a guy you want to **** with.

It's a tough call but I'll take Johnson, those neck tattoos seal the deal.

[Legends66NBA7]

Karl would snap that twig in half. James Johnson's boxing experience won't get him far if Karl grabs a hold of him. He'd simply get overpowered by a much bigger, stronger man.

You're aware he has a 20-0 MMA record and a perfect record in kickboxing too, right ?

And how is he much bigger ?

James Johnson is listed 6-8, 6-9 260+ pounds. That's about the same as a prime Malone.

[SwayDizzle]

Mike Tyson would end both Shaq and Malone 1vs2. Not only is Tyson supremely skilled as a fighter but he is also bat sh*t crazy. That combination makes you unstoppable.

[HomieWeMajor]

Shaq ain't a 13 year old puss.y so Malone ain't beating him up.

[warriorfan]

Shaq ain't a 13 year old puss.y so Malone ain't beating him up.

:applause:

[DonDadda59]

Karl Malone was BUILT. He's the only guy who I know for a fact could knock out peak Mike Tyson. When Shaq was fast he wasn't that strong, when he was strong he wasn't that fast. I'll take KM.

Orlando Shaq used to run fast breaks when he was doing this bruh:

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cf3c897506d83fc850de016f/images/shaq_breaks_backboard.gif

but Malone a dirty motherf*cker. The worst of the worst. That goes a long way in a real fight.

[oarabbus]

Karl would snap that twig in half. James Johnson's boxing experience won't get him far if Karl grabs a hold of him. He'd simply get overpowered by a much bigger, stronger man.

This is painfully retarded

[OnFire]

Why you being stupid and bring someone who obviously has MMA experience into it?

If you have 2 guys who can't fight, i'll put the money on the one in the best shape. I would give Shaq about 30 seconds before he is gassed and can't hold his hands up. If that.

[Cali Syndicate]

You're aware he has a 20-0 MMA record and a perfect record in kickboxing too, right ?

And how is he much bigger ?

James Johnson is listed 6-8, 6-9 260+ pounds. That's about the same as a prime Malone.
7-0 mma

20-0 kickboxing

[iTare]

Karl Malone is a f*cking machine.

[Legends66NBA7]

7-0 mma

20-0 kickboxing

Yup, that's correct my mistake. Still impressive.

[Cali Syndicate]

Yup, that's correct my mistake. Still impressive.

2nd degree black belt in kickboxing, impressive indeed.

[OnFire]

Honestly, vs an average dude yeah 7-0 in mma might be impressive but MMA now has reached point of boxing where, unless you somehow start in the UFC, you can rack up wins against questionable competition. Kickboxing too... but i'm sure he could destroy 99% of nba players.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Shaq ain't a 13 year old puss.y so Malone ain't beating him up.

HOMIE, WE MAJOR!

[Legends66NBA7]

Why you being stupid and bring someone who obviously has MMA experience into it?

If you have 2 guys who can't fight, i'll put the money on the one in the best shape. I would give Shaq about 30 seconds before he is gassed and can't hold his hands up. If that.

My point was that you can't say that because Karl is ripped, he'll win. You have to go with their fighting background.

I agree with you, though. If they don't know what their doing, I would go with the size.

[CakeorDeath]

Stamina will decide the winner. Part of Karl's offseason training was to run up the mountain trails of Utah with cement bags dragging behind him. That's badass; cement bags at 8,000-10,000 feet? No chance he gets winded in fight.

Shaq's only chance is to end it quickly, which I don't see happening.

Karl wins easily by making Shaq chase a bit and going in for the KO once Shaq is gassed

[PejaTheSerbSnip]

Lol you guys are forgetting that most fights end on the ground, especially in close quarters. If shaq were to secure a takedown against an untrained man 90 pounds smaller than him, he could easily either ground and pound or even lay and pray until the dude gets tired. And, yes, no matter how indefatigable Malone appeared to be, he'd get tired with a 350 pound freak athlete on top of him. Hes simply giving up too much weight.

Barring a surprise attack, Malone would probably lose

[Prime_Shaq]

I would lose to Karl for sure

[Swaggin916]

You guys are putting way to much into Malone being a muscular fellow... Shaq outweigh by 70 pounds and has about 6 inches of reach on him (guestimate). HUGE disadvantages. Shaq was more explosive than Karl ever was... I will take Shaq. Karl could only hope to hold him at bay.

[Smoke117]

Charles Oakley would beat the shit out of both 1 vs 2.

[jstern]

Orlando Shaq used to run fast breaks when he was doing this bruh:

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cf3c897506d83fc850de016f/images/shaq_breaks_backboard.gif

but Malone a dirty motherf*cker. The worst of the worst. That goes a long way in a real fight.

This, right here.

Could go either way.

[stephanieg]

Malone would knock Shaq out, but Shaq's body would fall and crush poor Karl. Double TKO.

[tpols]

Lol you guys are forgetting that most fights end on the ground, especially in close quarters. If shaq were to secure a takedown against an untrained man 90 pounds smaller than him, he could easily either ground and pound or even lay and pray until the dude gets tired. And, yes, no matter how indefatigable Malone appeared to be, he'd get tired with a 350 pound freak athlete on top of him. Hes simply giving up too much weight.

Barring a surprise attack, Malone would probably lose

90 lbs difference lol.. shaq in shape is 310ish.. Karl was 260-270.. It's like a 50 lb difference but malone has a lower center of gravity and a more robust solid frame.

And there's really no telling about Karl malone getting tired with anybody on him.. we're talking one of the greatest longevity cardio guys of all time vs a guy whose notoriously lazy and winded easy relatively.. and karls the one whose gonna tire out..... ok.

[Baller1986]

Malone would knock Shaq out, but Shaq's body would fall and crush poor Karl. Double TKO.

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Prometheus]

Karl would snap that twig in half. James Johnson's boxing experience won't get him far if Karl grabs a hold of him. He'd simply get overpowered by a much bigger, stronger man.

It's 2015 and you're still a ****ing idiot.

[Prometheus]

Shaq's got him as far as height, reach, weight, power, quickness, and he cross-trained in boxing and mma, whereas Karl's got farm strength and prettier biceps, so probably Karl.

[PejaTheSerbSnip]

90 lbs difference lol.. shaq in shape is 310ish.. Karl was 260-270.. It's like a 50 lb difference but malone has a lower center of gravity and a more robust solid frame.

And there's really no telling about Karl malone getting tired with anybody on him.. we're talking one of the greatest longevity cardio guys of all time vs a guy whose notoriously lazy and winded easy relatively.. and karls the one whose gonna tire out..... ok.

Late 90s-present Shaq was usually way over 310. Way way way over. 2002 Shaq was rumored to be 380.

Also, you didn't read my post correctly. I said if Shaq secured the takedown and established top position.... Even someone like Malone would tire out. And Shaq has some mma training so its not that far-fetched. If it DIDNT go to the ground, where Shaq would likely have an enormous advantage (literally), Malone would have difficulty getting inside Shaqs reach. And I doubt he would out-clinch him.

Like I said originally.... Malone has a decent chance if he does the Karl Malone thing and cheapshots him.

[ILLsmak]

Orlando Shaq used to run fast breaks when he was doing this bruh:

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/3cf3c897506d83fc850de016f/images/shaq_breaks_backboard.gif

but Malone a dirty motherf*cker. The worst of the worst. That goes a long way in a real fight.

We never know what Shaq would do. Shaq hit people with elbows, but not like Malone did.

Dude saying Malone could elbow harder than Shaq, I dunno... I think it was just different intents. Shaq hit you with elbows but I don't think he wanted to knock you out.

Also like when Shaq threw that punch at Brad Miller he pulled it. He was seriously about to do it tho. The same with the time Barkley hit him with a ball, for like 1 second Shaq was about to snap.

I dunno if Shaq is mild mannered or not, but Karl is someone who got a lot bigger thru training. Shaq was always big. I think people who are always big kind of are wary of using their full force. I think both Shaq and Karl could kill someone with their bare hands. So ya never know.

-Smak

[deja vu]

This thread reminds me of the Bruce Lee vs. Shaq/Malone/LeBron thread. Good times.