Audie Murphy vs George Washington: who would win in a fist fight?
Pick the winner and how they win (TKO, DQ or decision), then see how everyone else called it.
Audie Murphy
“To Hell and Back” · United States · 1925–1971 · about 5′5″ (165 cm), about 110 lb (50 kg)
The most decorated American soldier of the Second World War. Won the Medal of Honor at 19 by holding off a German company alone from atop a burning tank destroyer. Later a Hollywood star.
George Washington
“Father of His Country” · United States · 1732–1799 · 6′2″ (188 cm), about 209 lb (95 kg)
Commander of the Continental Army and first US President. Towered over most men of the 18th century and was famous for his strength, reportedly able to crack walnuts in his hand.
The crowd
Nobody has called this one yet.
The AI’s verdict (spoiler)
Washington by TKO. Washington outweighs Murphy by 45 kg and stands 23 cm taller, and a man who could reportedly crack walnuts bare-handed turns every clean shot into a demolition job. Murphy fights like he's back atop that burning tank destroyer, refusing to quit, but his corner throws in the towel before round three.
Fair fight? Drop Washington to Murphy's weight class, or the Marines' old logic applies: he's simply too small for this fight as booked.
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