Prime Hearns vs Crawford

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by RJJFan, Nov 22, 2023.


Hitman vs Bud

  1. Hitman

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  2. Bud

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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Who you got?

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  2. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hearns. Too big, too long, too fast, too powerful.
     
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  3. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Lol.. Bud would get knocked the **** out.
     
  4. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I think Crawford is considerably better than a lot of forum members believe he is. His resume may be a bit lacking but his eye test skills are phenomenal. That being said, welterweight Hearns is a really tough ask.

    One of Crawford's big strengths is his reach and the way he uses it. All of that goes away against the uber-long Hitman. Hearns is more powerful and welterweight Hearns was just as quick. Crawford's switch-hitting may be an advantage and I've never thought of Hearns as much of a thinker while Crawford is very intelligent.

    All in all, Crawford makes him work but Hearns eventually puts him away. I've got Hearns by mid to late round stoppage.
     
  5. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog no soy marinero Full Member

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    How about Crawford vs Benitez?

    Or Crawford vs Vargas?

    Or Tito?

    Or ODLH?
     
  6. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree 100%.
     
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  7. BrainyBoxer

    BrainyBoxer Active Member Full Member

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    Hearns in my opinion.
     
  8. EJDiaZ

    EJDiaZ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hearns too tall, too long, too accurate and much much bigger

    Hearns by brutal KO inside 6 rounds
     
  9. BonoBoss

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    Hearns by decapitation.
     
  10. SpeedKills

    SpeedKills Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Crawford is not the lazy, sitting duck that Duran was at that stage. Crawford is in the league of the greats in terms of conditioning and mental toughness. This fight would be Hearns picking at Crawford, hurting him, with Crawford stalking until eventually, Crawford will catch up to Hearns and put him to sleep.

    Might even happen in the first half if Crawford catches him well with the bodyshots that he’ll undoubtedly be throwing.
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldn't rule out Bud so very quickly.
     
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  12. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Me either. Hearns is the favorite but Hearns could be hurt. I give Crawford a chance to stop him.
     
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  13. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If this fight takes place at 154 then theres no doubt in my mind Hearns wins this.
     
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  14. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hearns baptizes him.
     
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  15. bjl12

    bjl12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Imma roll w Bud at 147. He would find a way
     
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