Eubank Jr vs Benn

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'm excited for this fight. I predict violence. Have to favor Eubank. Hes bigger and been in with better guys. Benn has a higher ceiling and wont be drained going into the fight.
     
  2. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Must be a British thing. Very little interest . It’s about exciting as an exhibition match. Two guys make all these concession so a fight can be made , where they will cash in on The PPV.
     
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  3. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Meh. I like ring violence.
     
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    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    I don’t get where all this hype from Benn comes from. Because he beat 2 featherfisted dudes? One in Van Heerden who was always mediocre and an old shot Algieri? If this isn’t rigged, Eubank will smash him.
     
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    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    I like ring violence as much as any boxing fan. I draw the line with stupid matches. Eubanks draining down to make a fight that shouldn’t happen is a stupid match.
     
  6. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    What weight are they fighting at?
     
  7. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    hehe excited to watch a welterweight with no good wins get his head boxed off

    NO THANKS

    both living off their fathers names STILL
     
  8. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Draining down plus rehydration clause.

    It's a freakshow.

    Still, I hope they both get some coins.
     
  9. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    157 with 5 lbs hydration clause
     
  10. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ah ok this makes sense now. No wonder Benn is taking this fight.
     
  11. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Oh I’m all for a guy making his hussle work. More power to these guys if they can bank millions from this. The fight itself however is a joke
     
  12. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's a pointless fight honestly. This fight is merely being made because of their father's names alone, they are purposefully using this fight to ride off their coat tails. FFS it's a WW against a Super MW.
     
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    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Eubank with everything to lose,Benn hasn’t even fought for a British title yet . This fight will be won or lost on the scales !
     
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    navigator "Billy Graham? He's my man." banned Full Member

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    Have you seen their fathers' two fights?
     
  15. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yes. An entertaining tragedy.