Chuck Norris says people want to know one thing – could he have beaten Bruce Lee:
Many have opined about the answer. Some even indicted what I haven’t said. For example, contrary to the Toronto Star’s recent report, I have not admitted that I “would be no match for Lee in a real fight.”
The truth is Lee was a formidable opponent with a chiseled physique and technique. I totally enjoyed sparring and just spending time with him. He was as charismatic and friendly in the ring and at home as he was on film. His confidence and wit were dazzling and sometimes even debilitating to others — saying things to others, such as: “A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a bodyguard.”
Lee was lightning fast, very agile and incredibly strong for his size. He was also a master marketer — a fact demonstrated by his ability to talk the world karate champion at the time (me) into being defeated on-screen!
However, many today don’t realize he never competed professionally. If he had, I believe he would have been a world champion.
Blah, blah, blah…answer the question, Chuck:
So, would I have beaten Bruce Lee in a real competition or not? You’ll forgive me for answering with another Bruce-ism: “Showing off is the fool’s idea of glory.”
Chuck has a really good column over at Townhall.com. I especially enjoyed reading this one. Nice work, Chuck.
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Very true. Lee was the best martial art ever exist, even today.
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hey,
that was a good thang shawn micheals said bout bruce lee and he was a very good fighter
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Although I am a huge Bruce Lee fan, the video of Bruce Lee and Vic Moore means nothing. Reaction is always slower than action. Not to take anything away from Lee. Bruce Lee was lightning fast in anyones book. Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee had a friendship and it is juvenile to make Norris say something that is unproven and unknowable. In never competing professionally, Bruce had the advantage of never having to prove himself in competition. Norris should be given the credit that he earned. Bruce Lee would agree. Don’t make a rivalry were none exists.
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There where young (rip to bruce lee :( )
Bruce Lee say a time that he likes Chuck Norris because he was the only that not fall down when there was fighting
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I really don’t believe Chuck Norris could have defeated Bruce Lee in a real fight. That said, however, it doesn’t take anything away from Chuck Norris’s accomplishments.
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Bruce Lee could never defeat Chuck Norris in sanctioned tournament in matter of fact that would not happened because of the size difference. But if it did Chuck Norris would win easily. Chuck Norris was probably over 40 to 50 lbs heavier and 1/2 foot taller. That would be like asking could Sugar Ray Leonard beat Muhammed Ali. LOL. I think if Chuck Norris was the same weight as Bruce Lee 135 lbs then Bruce Lee would have used Chuck as a mop to clean the dust off the floor. When I was younger I thought Bruce Lee would beat Chuck Norris also, but being older and knowing movies makes people bigger, stronger and better is just fantasy.
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