Curtis Cokes v Marlon Starling

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Two underrated fighters I need to watch more of. I'd like to know your thoughts on this one.
     
    Eye of Timaeus, Feb 10, 2020
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  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    This one requires some thought...be back later.
     
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  3. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Starling would really shine against sluggers. His air-tight peek-a-boo defense and counter-punching style was great at grinding down the bangers. But that wasn't Cokes' style. He was primarily boxer with a sterling jab who could pop when he wanted to but it depended on the opponent. I see Cokes taking a bit of a wide 15 round decision in a boring fight.
     
    scartissue, Feb 10, 2020
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  4. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Cokes shows the Magic Man some new tricks. I'd see him getting a decision in a competitive but clear fight. Not the most entertaining, either.
     
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  5. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    THE Starling Stomp is on display as Marlon wins a unanimous deci
     
    The Morlocks, Feb 10, 2020
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  6. Tippy

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    I'd forgotten about the Starling stomp hahah
     
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  7. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    My good friend from Dallas Tx Curtis Cokes wins a clear decision win over Marlon
     
    C.J., Feb 10, 2020
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Starling by 3 points.
     
    Seamus, Feb 10, 2020
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