Felix Trinidad vs Nigel Benn?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    What about this?. Could Trinidad s chin even stand a chance against Benns Bombs?
    Or would HE be the one, scoring the knockout?
     
  2. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Trinidad picks him apart
     
  3. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benn early or Trinidad late.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Trinidad had the skill to outbox and outlast Benn. But the big caveat here is weather or not he could take Nigel’s incredible middle weight power. I’m not totally sure myself.
     
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    Skins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benn starts strong, floors Trinidad early, Tito gets up, slams Benn in the nuts with a couple of big shots takes all the fight out of him and comes back to win by ko
     
  6. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Benn destroys him. Too big and he's going to brawl Tito not box him
     
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  7. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I can’t see Trinidad lasting with Benn.
     
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    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Trinidad's track record of being floored early (I can't remember all of the times but I remember the Leushing KD) concerns me in a bout with Benn, whilst not the biggest MW still had a size advantage over Felix.

    Having said that, if Trinidad lands first, I see him finishing Nigel off.

    It's a "pick-em" fight for me, don't take your eyes off this one, even if you drop your wallet...
     
  9. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Benn starts too fast for Tito who sometimes got caught cold early.
    Against Benn he gets in trouble he's finished.
    And Benn isn't a Joppy meaning that I don't think Tito is strong enough to mess with a Benn.
     
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  10. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Turns into a dog fight very early Tito can,t help himself . Short brutal war Tito ends up sparked out !.
     
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  11. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benn is a natural Middleweight with freakish power. Trinidad is a blown up Welter with decent power. The minute they get in close and let their shots go, Felix is doomed.
     
  12. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Middleweight Benn was a lot more fun, but also a lot more flawed than the more mature 168lbs version of Nigel.

    Yes Tito's chin would also be a big factor, but I could see Benn taking the fight at say a contracted weight of 155 which would help Trinidad a little.


    With a gun to my head I think Benn probably does get the job done early, but Trinidad was so much smarter in the ring than this Benn, so I would not be surprised if Trinidad gets off the floor to stop Benn late in an exciting two way battle.
     
  13. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Benn too big and powerful.
     
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  14. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Yes Tito was best at light middle imo.Benn ,the naturally bigger man wins, this but he might hit the deck first.
     
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