***The Official Dustin "Nickel A Dozen"/"The Worm" Nichols Super-Size Thread***

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  1. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In what was a classic shootout between two power punchers, Deontay Wilder managed to stop Dustin "Worm" Nichols in the first round back in 2010.

    After being floored in their bout, Wilder has gone on to win the WBC belt by beating Stiverne on points. He recently had his first defense against low ranked journeyman Eric Molina where nearly lost the fight after being hurt badly multiple times. Contrarily, rumors coming out of the humble Mississippi gym where Nichols claims membership contend that he has "been a beast in sparring...never looked hungrier"

    Which begs the question: how would a hungry, in-shape Nichols fare in a rematch against Wilder?

    Help break down this rematch, ESB.
     
  2. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Yeah, I would love to see this one myself. I have only heard of its having been up after the fact, never saw it. Oh, if somehow an enterprising boxing fan could only get a copy........
     
  3. Soloman

    Soloman Well-Known Member Full Member

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    A hungry Dustin Nichols could clean out a whole buffet so apply that to the boxing ring and he takes Beyontays head off:bbb
     
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  4. baconmaker

    baconmaker Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Nichols by KO
     
  5. jesse

    jesse Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's either hungry or in shape you can't have it both ways
     
  6. Hi-Tek-Lomo

    Hi-Tek-Lomo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Round is a shape
     
  7. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His fight with Wilder was his big moment in boxing....he was in-shape that night
     
  8. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :good
     
  9. slender4

    slender4 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    He was "hungry" the first time.
     
  10. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :lol:
    Yeah....no one else does
     
  11. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    One thing you can never argue with Nichols is that he wasn't hungry enough!
     
  12. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well the man is always hungry. As for in shape, that is doubtful.
     
  13. Sir Will Wigan

    Sir Will Wigan HLF: A Real "Fightin' Man" Full Member

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    An "in-shape" Nichols would still weigh 350+. He fought Wilder at 398. His highest has been 450.
     
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    Who wins in this battle if the titans to become Wilders mandatory and revenge match? I feel they both feel robbed of their rightful victories and are "hungry" for a rematch
     
  15. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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