who wins ? ray leonard vs. terry norris , at 154 both prime - Page 3

fists of fury · 09-21-2009, 04:29 AM

This is no easy fight, for either man. Norris when on song was excellent at 154, his perfect weight. As far as pure boxing goes, it's closely matched. Norris had excellent hand speed, very good mobility, a nice punch selection and a punch that anyone has to respect. Not great power, but certainly he had some pop.
About the only area I can fault him on, well two areas really, was that his chin did let him down once or twice (even Brett Lally had him on the floor if I recall) and he tended to brawl when he didn't need to.
If Norris boxes, it's a fight that could go either way. If he gets too brave and brawls, Leonard will capitalise and stop him. Leonard was a very good finisher.

Stevie G · 09-21-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave's Top Ten

It'd have to be a prime Leonard. The Leonard that fought Kalule wouldn't win.

The Ayub Kalule fight took place in 1981. A few months before the first Hearns fight. This was during Leonards prime.

TommyV · 09-21-2009, 11:11 AM

A lot of people are dismissing Norris as a nobody here. 154 was his perfect weight, I think he could probably pull off a decision.

redrooster · 09-21-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by essexboy

He cant win any according to you!

I've been meaning to ask you, is that Herol Graham in that picture? It looks like him.

JudgeDredd · 09-21-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by redrooster

I've been meaning to ask you, is that Herol Graham in that picture? It looks like him.

Yeah it is

redrooster · 09-21-2009, 02:28 PM

Thanks JD

essexboy · 09-21-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JudgeDredd

Yeah it is

09-21-2009, 04:29 AM	#31
fists of fury Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: March for Revenge Posts: 10,614 vCash: 1325	Re: who wins ? ray leonard vs. terry norris , at 154 both prime This is no easy fight, for either man. Norris when on song was excellent at 154, his perfect weight. As far as pure boxing goes, it's closely matched. Norris had excellent hand speed, very good mobility, a nice punch selection and a punch that anyone has to respect. Not great power, but certainly he had some pop. About the only area I can fault him on, well two areas really, was that his chin did let him down once or twice (even Brett Lally had him on the floor if I recall) and he tended to brawl when he didn't need to. If Norris boxes, it's a fight that could go either way. If he gets too brave and brawls, Leonard will capitalise and stop him. Leonard was a very good finisher.
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09-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#33
TommyV Spit That Mad Game Yo! East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South-East/Greater London. Posts: 51,672 vCash: 1987	Re: who wins ? ray leonard vs. terry norris , at 154 both prime A lot of people are dismissing Norris as a nobody here. 154 was his perfect weight, I think he could probably pull off a decision.
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09-21-2009, 02:28 PM	#36
redrooster Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,857 vCash: 1000	Re: who wins ? ray leonard vs. terry norris , at 154 both prime Thanks JD
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