Charles Barkley vs Shaquille O’Neal. The only other rivalry in this world that was probably even close to as intense as this one, was likely the one between Messi and Ronaldo. But over the years, even that one has vaned. Shaq and Chuck on the other hand aren’t even close to declining.
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Jokes aside though, at the end of the day, they are friends, and they do actually like each other. Of course, that will never stop them from being mean to each other.
But, if there were to be an actual fight, who would be the victor?
Barkley was once asked to answer just this question. And his response about the 7’1” man will leave you struggling for air.
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Charles Barkley reveals his brilliant strategy to defeat Shaquille O’Neal in a fistfight
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are both giant human beings. But just between the two of them, there is a pretty sizable difference in stature. More specifically, 6’5” Charles Barkley is 8 whole inches shorter than the Big Diesel.
Given that fact, if these two were to fight O’Neal would be the obvious victor… right?
Well, as it turns out, Charles Barkley has a pretty well-thought-out strategy for the potential fight.
Take a look at the man explaining his brilliant plan in the YouTube clip below.
Absolutely infallible logic. We see absolutely no way this brilliant plan of the Chuckster’s could ever fail.
Jokes aside though, how would it turn out if the two really did fight each other?
Well, as it turns out, we got the closest thing possible to the answer while they were both in the NBA.
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley once fought each other
During their hay day, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley were among the most competitive players in the NBA. So, when they came face-to-face with each other in the middle of a game, there was always the possibility that fires would rage.
And on one occasion, they absolutely did.
So, who won this fight?
We’ll leave that one to you.
