Oscar Bonavena vs. Earnie Shavers - Page 3

Vic-JofreBRASIL · 11-15-2012, 10:17 PM

Agreed, Red.

red cobra · 11-16-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic-JofreBRASIL

Agreed, Red.

Vic, do you think that Bonavena is underrated as a puncher in this forum?

Lord Tywin · 11-16-2012, 08:44 AM

I do. I think his awkwardness is more to blame for his lack of eye popping KOs than his power.

Vic-JofreBRASIL · 11-16-2012, 10:07 AM

Yes Red. IMO he had pretty good power..

Boxingfan2 · 11-16-2012, 01:42 PM

I think Earnie had more Boxing ability than hes given credit for, he actually had a good snapping jab and was pretty sharp when he wanted to.

If he keeps Oscar on the outside of his 80" reach and boxes him I give him a good chance, if he tries to outslug him he'll be stopped.

I think its closer than the poll would make you think but I'd lean towards Oscar by a late stoppage.

Lord Tywin · 11-16-2012, 02:22 PM

Earnie rarely boxed as you suggest and didnt have the stamina for a long fight against Bonavena. Even at his worst Bonavena made you work hard for a victory. Thats poison to a guy like Shavers.

Surf-Bat · 11-16-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic-JofreBRASIL

Yes Red. IMO he had pretty good power..

I'll even go as far as to say GREAT power. The problem was in his inability to apply it. He was a hard puncher, but not a great finisher. He floored and at least hurt a large percentage of the men he fought. He just couldn't close the deal against the ranked fighters. None of them ever questioned his power, though.

View Poll Results: Who wins?
Bonavena KO/TKO	27	69.23%
Bonavena PTS	3	7.69%
Shavers KO/TKO	9	23.08%
Shavers PTS	0	0%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

11-15-2012, 10:17 PM	#31
Vic-JofreBRASIL Vic East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Santos Posts: 8,653 vCash: 1166	Re: Oscar Bonavena vs. Earnie Shavers Agreed, Red.
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11-16-2012, 08:44 AM	#33
Lord Tywin Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 776 vCash: 500	Re: Oscar Bonavena vs. Earnie Shavers I do. I think his awkwardness is more to blame for his lack of eye popping KOs than his power.
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11-16-2012, 10:07 AM	#34
Vic-JofreBRASIL Vic East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Santos Posts: 8,653 vCash: 1166	Re: Oscar Bonavena vs. Earnie Shavers Yes Red. IMO he had pretty good power..
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11-16-2012, 01:42 PM	#35
Boxingfan2 Journeyman Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 93 vCash: 500	Re: Oscar Bonavena vs. Earnie Shavers I think Earnie had more Boxing ability than hes given credit for, he actually had a good snapping jab and was pretty sharp when he wanted to. If he keeps Oscar on the outside of his 80" reach and boxes him I give him a good chance, if he tries to outslug him he'll be stopped. I think its closer than the poll would make you think but I'd lean towards Oscar by a late stoppage.
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11-16-2012, 02:22 PM	#36
Lord Tywin Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 776 vCash: 500	Re: Oscar Bonavena vs. Earnie Shavers Earnie rarely boxed as you suggest and didnt have the stamina for a long fight against Bonavena. Even at his worst Bonavena made you work hard for a victory. Thats poison to a guy like Shavers.
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