Brian Mitchell vs Boza Edwards

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  1. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who ya got?
     
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    Mitchell, I think. I don't remember too much about Edwards but I seem to recall him as a slugger type. Mitchell usually boxed the pants off those guys, he had more trouble with the real cute defensive fighters. Mitchell's class of opposition was higher with a single (avenged) loss. Edwards seems more chinny to me. I'd have to look through Edwards' fights for a better breakdown.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I have to respectfully disagree with you on level of opposition. I believe Boza faced much better fighters overall.
     
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    He did, but he lost to most of the better ones.

    I like Mitchell by close decision here...…...
     
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    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Boza by close UD.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Honestly for me too tight to call. Excellent matchup by my man @PhillyPhan69
     
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  7. The Morlocks

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    By far better. The Boza that fought Arguello kos brian.
     
  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Mitchell takes it, but I enjoy both and think their styles would mix real well
     
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    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Bump for Mitchell and good match up.

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  10. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I always loved this quote and feel it sums Mitchell up quite nicely:

    Quote: “He was a smart one,” rival Tony Lopez said. “I never thought Mitchell was a great fighter, I never thought much of him, but he was always in shape. He wasn’t fantastic at anything but he was good at everything. I just couldn’t get him. Something about his style just threw me off.”

    https://www.ringtv.com/580951-20-20-vision-the-greatest-fighter-from-south-africa-brian-mitchell/
     
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    bummer why did Philly get booted
     
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    No idea. Philly seems like one of the more level headed posters :nusenuse:
     
  13. Jel

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    Yeah, I’m a bit shocked that happened - no idea why. A real shame.
     
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    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Brian Mitchell is a guy I haven’t spent much time watching. I love Boza though and he fought during a terrific and incredibly entertaining era of jnr lightweights. Tough fighter who had nothing but tough fights between 130 and 135 pounds. Some of the world champs he fought:
    Alexis Arguello
    Rafael Limon
    Bobby Chacon (twice)
    Rolando Navarette
    Rocky Lockridge
    Hector Camacho
    Jose Luis Ramirez
     
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  15. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think because he said THE BEATLES and suck in the same sentece. Cause & affect.

    Probably for bringing over Ring tv or the "Hangover"