Errol Spence Jr. vs. Shawn Christian Porter & Anthony Dirrell vs. Anthony David Benavídez RBR

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  1. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    that cut is nasty
     
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  2. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yep. Benavidez has good handspeed, but really, his greatest strengths is the same as Hurd and a prime Chavez Jr, huge size advantage which allows him to absorb punishment like it's nothing, and power.
     
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    To light heavy? Oh heavens no, punchers galore up there. He isn't chinny, IMO, but he is sort of slow & methodical and the big hitters up there would grind him into a paste.
     
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  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    The Dog fighting like a female dog with that godawful slick American style. Spence might be an overrated leprechaun basher but at least he fights like a real man.
     
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  5. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dirrell ready to go. He shouldn't come back for next round.
     
  6. DonnyMo

    DonnyMo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is a solid fight , all things considered.

    Benavidez v. Plant needs to get made.
     
  7. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Benavídez on dat aze and dat EYE
    10/9 Benavídez
    77/75 Benavídez
     
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    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    77 - 73 Benavídez
     
  9. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benavidez 77-75. Dirrell goes southpaw and has some early success but Benavidez walks him down and takes the round aiming at Dirrell's eye.
     
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  10. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benavidez taking over
     
  11. Pure Glass

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    7-1 Darrell
     
  12. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Benavidez finally catching Dirrell. Dirrell's eye is ****ed. He can't see the punches coming and he's getting bullied.
     
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  13. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    He hurt Dirrell at the end of rnd 8.

    78 - 74 Benavidez
     
  14. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Round 1 Benavidez 10-9
    Round 2 Benavidez 10-9
    Round 3 Benavidez 10-9
    Round 4 Benavidez 10-9, very close
    Round 5 Benavidez 10-9
    Round 6 Benavidez 10-9
    Round 7 Benavidez 10-9
    Round 8 Benavidez 10-9

    Dirrell does have a damn good chin, much better than Andre. But damn, this is dreary.
     
  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    You spelled Benavídez wrong.
     
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