Barney Ross vs Sugar Ray Leonard

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  1. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    WW

    15 rounds

    Who and why ??
     
  2. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Leonard UD 15

    You could make a case for Ross being a better technical fighter, but the margin between those two in that category is very very close even if that were true. In terms of physical attributes (size, speed and strength), the margin isn't nearly as close and all favor Leonard. Ultimately, I think Leonard finds a way to play to his strengths, and carves out a competitive, but clear victory.
     
  3. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    Ross is great, but underpowered and undersized for this contest.

    Leonard wins a decision.
     
  4. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    :good
     
  5. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Leonard is too big for Ross
     
  6. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both are in the same tier as fighters but Leonard´s advantages in size makes the difference.
     
  7. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ross absolutely has the skills to get this done, he's just undersized, and probably a bit too slow. Leonard would punish him off the pull, as well.

    If Ross was a tad bit bigger and had better quick twitches? We'd have a fight.

    Leonard's speed, power, and chin mix makes him a tough, tough proposition at welterweight.
     
  8. DonBoxer

    DonBoxer The Lion! Full Member

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    Leonard is too big and too good for Ross.
     
  9. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Another vote for Leonard