Now wouldn't this be the match of the century! Two of the greatest wrestlers of all time from two completely different eras. Who would win? Would Gable over power Burroughs with aggression and will power, or would Burroughs out-slick him with speed and technique? This is something my dad and I would always argue over in regards to what era of wrestling would prevail: the old or the new?
One not fluent with wrestling would most likely think there to be no difference, but wrestling today compared to the past was much different. In the past, this sport did not have as thorough regulation on the concept of aggression and most of it was simple brawling. Head snaps and cross faces weren't just meant to set up or remove, they were meant to inflict pain and fear. That is why Dan Gable was and still is as much of a legend as he is.
Whereas Dan Gable was mean, Jordan Burroughs is technical, strong, and quick. Burroughs lacks few if any weaknesses, therefore opponents do their best to keep space within him and attempt to keep the match close. Very few have succeeded in doing so, which is why I feel that although there would be a 13 lb difference between the two, this would be a match up for the ages.
One not fluent with wrestling would most likely think there to be no difference, but wrestling today compared to the past was much different. In the past, this sport did not have as thorough regulation on the concept of aggression and most of it was simple brawling. Head snaps and cross faces weren't just meant to set up or remove, they were meant to inflict pain and fear. That is why Dan Gable was and still is as much of a legend as he is.
Whereas Dan Gable was mean, Jordan Burroughs is technical, strong, and quick. Burroughs lacks few if any weaknesses, therefore opponents do their best to keep space within him and attempt to keep the match close. Very few have succeeded in doing so, which is why I feel that although there would be a 13 lb difference between the two, this would be a match up for the ages.