Lee Selby vs. Gary Russell Jr.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Unification fight for the IBF and WBC titles. This would be one for the purists.
     
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  2. Ilikeboxing

    Ilikeboxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Selby wins.
    Gary Russell jr arms ain't winning him this.
     
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  3. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think Hearn will throw him in with Russel Jr yet. Selby will probably have a couple of easier defences in Wales. Get a bit more experience and build a good fan base. It would cost a lot of money to get the top guys over to the U.K. for a fight with Selby so it would help if he built up his fan base.

    As for who wins, at this moment in time, Russel Jr. I really rate Russel Jr and would love to see a rematch with Lomachenko.
     
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  4. STB

    STB #noexcuses Full Member

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    Since Hearn seems to have become Haymons man in Europe, this fight wouldn't be too hard to make.

    Good fight if it happened.
     
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  5. fruitpunch

    fruitpunch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like Selby in this one
     
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  6. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Selby's reach would be the difference maker.
     
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  7. RODNEY MORASH

    RODNEY MORASH C♯ Sharp or B♭ Flat Full Member

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  8. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Also, Selby is a good 3-4 inches taller than Russell.

    Selby's reach and height could negate Russell's speed.
     
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  9. Cafe

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    I think it'd be a very close and competitie fight but I see Selby winning this as well if he can use the Lomachenko blueprint.

    I think Gary Russell Jr struggles with movers, he just fights too planted to the ground.
     
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  10. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Selby is good, but he couldn't beat Russel Jr. He'd be fighting in slow-motion. Lomachenko has forgotten more about boxing then Selby knows.
     
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  11. pablinov

    pablinov Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly, I think Russel's speed would be too much for Selby, maybe a few more challenging opponents before stepping up to that level.
     
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  12. PRINC£

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    Selby ez work
     
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  13. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would be excellent. I'd favor Lee but very close.
     
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  14. Jake LaMotta

    Jake LaMotta Lights Out Full Member

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    GRJ by 10-2 typa UD
     
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  15. DaveyboyEssexUK

    DaveyboyEssexUK Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yeah he`d be catching Jr on the way in alot
     
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