Miyamoto Musashi 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.
Miyamoto Musashi
“The Sword Saint” · Japan · c. 1584–1645 · about 5′11″ (180 cm), about 176 lb (80 kg)
Japanese swordsman who said he won all 61 of his duels, and author of The Book of Five Rings. Famously turned up late to his duel with Sasaki Kojirō and won with a wooden sword carved from an oar.
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. Musashi says he won 61 duels, none of them in a boxing ring. Washington, 8 cm taller and 15 kg heavier, measures the distance like the surveyor he was and pins Musashi on the ropes with jabs until the referee stops it in round two.
Fair fight? Give Musashi the wooden sword he carved from an oar while Washington keeps bare fists. The 8 cm and 15 kg gap suddenly matters far less.
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