Outside of Greg Page, did anyone in the late 70's have any.....?

Question

chance of beating Teofilo Stevenson?

Answer 1

Stevenson was a limited fighter. He only fought amateurs when he was a professional.

He did not have the skill to last in a long fight, and could not handle all styles.

Outside of the Olympics he would not have been a great fighter.

Almost any top professional would have beaten him.

Answer 2

I would like to have seen Joe Thomas, the 1981 US Golden Gloves champion have a crack at Stevenson.  I think Joe might knock him out.   He knocked out Jimmy Clark who gave Stevenson a tough fight or two.