Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160

Arcane · 01-23-2012, 06:37 PM

How would this one have played out? it's always been one fantasy matchup that's intrigued me due to both fighters styles.

red cobra · 01-23-2012, 11:26 PM

Monzon knocks him ala Benvenuti, only in 9 rounds.

laxpdx · 01-24-2012, 02:40 AM

Given Nunn's superior range and speed, I can definitely envision him pulling a monumental upset win by points.

Arcane · 01-25-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by laxpdx

Given Nunn's superior range and speed, I can definitely envision him pulling a monumental upset win by points.

This is one outcome that woulnd't have surprised me.

timmers612 · 01-25-2012, 05:31 PM

I slightly agree. On his very best day I think theres an intriuging chance Mike could have edged Carlos.

babaluma · 08-12-2012, 12:44 PM

Nunn's best victory was against an aged slugger in Iran Barkley, Monzon would grind him down and spit him out...I love Nunn but seriously!

LittleRed · 08-12-2012, 12:47 PM

Nunn is more athletic and that's it. Monzon beats him up, and beats him down. Late stoppage.

Bill Butcher · 08-12-2012, 12:54 PM

I`d take Nunn over 12 rounds every time tbh... 15 rounds could go either way, Monzon might get to Nunn late but then again Nunn could see it out, I wouldn`t bet on a 15 rounder, at least not big money anyway.

Nunn on points for me since I think Monzon needs a knockout to win, interesting fight tho, never thought of this one before actually.

Flea Man · 08-12-2012, 02:03 PM

Nunn showed defects in his best showings. And Marlon Starling managed to get close to him. Monzon would get into the fight eventually and then he'd spark Nunn.

Nunn was a phenomenal talent but not the sum of his parts consistently enough for me to think he could beat a champion the calibre of Monzon.

Flea Man · 08-12-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Butcher

I`d take Nunn over 12 rounds every time tbh... 15 rounds could go either way, Monzon might get to Nunn late but then again Nunn could see it out, I wouldn`t bet on a 15 rounder, at least not big money anyway.

Nunn on points for me since I think Monzon needs a knockout to win, interesting fight tho, never thought of this one before actually.

Why would you take Nunn?

Shake · 08-12-2012, 02:12 PM

This would be a unique stylistic challenge to Monzon, as Nunn is taller and more athletic than he is. In the end, it wouldn't matter, though. Monzon has great timing, and in the event he could not zero in that one-two, he was capable of using his strength and roughing it up.

red cobra · 08-12-2012, 06:28 PM

Monzon would use the style he used vs Benvenuti. He would rough up Nunn and take him out with a right hand, like I said before, ala Benvenuti. There is a huge difference in class here.

Longhhorn71 · 08-12-2012, 08:24 PM

I will never forget Toney cold cocking Nunn........and Monzon always kept throwing heavy punches throughout a 15 rd fight.

Monzon just too rough for Nunn.

Bill Butcher · 08-12-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Flea Man

Why would you take Nunn?

Its a styles thing, I think his speed & boxing ability would be bad for Monzon tbh... Monzon I feel would have to catch Nunn & hurt him bad at one point because I don`t see him winning enough rounds for a points win or landing enough consistently to wear Nunn down.

I would expect Monzon to finish stronger but he`d be playing catch-up on a rounds basis... at his best Nunn was a great fighter himself, I think he has the tools to outbox Monzon.

Flea Man · 08-13-2012, 02:28 AM

I don't think Nunn was 'great' at any point of his career. Certainly very talented but as I say, many flaws as well.

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Monzon KO/TKO	12	36.36%
Monzon PTS	10	30.30%
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01-23-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
Arcane One More Time East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15,349 vCash: 180	Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 How would this one have played out? it's always been one fantasy matchup that's intrigued me due to both fighters styles.
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01-23-2012, 11:26 PM	#2
red cobra P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Sea of Tranquility Posts: 22,206 vCash: 1000	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 Monzon knocks him ala Benvenuti, only in 9 rounds.
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01-24-2012, 02:40 AM	#3
laxpdx Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,386 vCash: 1000	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 Given Nunn's superior range and speed, I can definitely envision him pulling a monumental upset win by points.
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01-25-2012, 05:31 PM	#5
timmers612 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 786 vCash: 1000	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 I slightly agree. On his very best day I think theres an intriuging chance Mike could have edged Carlos.
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08-12-2012, 12:44 PM	#6
babaluma Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 142 vCash: 500	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 Nunn's best victory was against an aged slugger in Iran Barkley, Monzon would grind him down and spit him out...I love Nunn but seriously!
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08-12-2012, 12:47 PM	#7
LittleRed Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Yoknapatawpha Posts: 2,614 vCash: 475	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 Nunn is more athletic and that's it. Monzon beats him up, and beats him down. Late stoppage.
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08-12-2012, 12:54 PM	#8
Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix Marie`s ass, Fritzl Residence, Glasgow, Scotland. Posts: 15,580 vCash: 1000	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 I`d take Nunn over 12 rounds every time tbh... 15 rounds could go either way, Monzon might get to Nunn late but then again Nunn could see it out, I wouldn`t bet on a 15 rounder, at least not big money anyway. Nunn on points for me since I think Monzon needs a knockout to win, interesting fight tho, never thought of this one before actually.
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08-12-2012, 02:03 PM	#9
Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,064 vCash: 75	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 Nunn showed defects in his best showings. And Marlon Starling managed to get close to him. Monzon would get into the fight eventually and then he'd spark Nunn. Nunn was a phenomenal talent but not the sum of his parts consistently enough for me to think he could beat a champion the calibre of Monzon.
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08-12-2012, 02:12 PM	#11
Shake Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,335 vCash: 75	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 This would be a unique stylistic challenge to Monzon, as Nunn is taller and more athletic than he is. In the end, it wouldn't matter, though. Monzon has great timing, and in the event he could not zero in that one-two, he was capable of using his strength and roughing it up.
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08-12-2012, 06:28 PM	#12
red cobra P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Sea of Tranquility Posts: 22,206 vCash: 1000	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 Monzon would use the style he used vs Benvenuti. He would rough up Nunn and take him out with a right hand, like I said before, ala Benvenuti. There is a huge difference in class here.
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08-12-2012, 08:24 PM	#13
Longhhorn71 Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,945 vCash: 1000	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 I will never forget Toney cold cocking Nunn........and Monzon always kept throwing heavy punches throughout a 15 rd fight. Monzon just too rough for Nunn.
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08-13-2012, 02:28 AM	#15
Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,064 vCash: 75	Re: Carlos Monzon vs Michael Nunn @160 I don't think Nunn was 'great' at any point of his career. Certainly very talented but as I say, many flaws as well.
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