Which heavy hitting middleweight would you give the best chance of defeating prime Canelo at 160?

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Which one have a punchers chance vs peak 160 lb Canelo:

    Tommy Hearns
    Julian Jackson
    Nigel Benn
    David Lemieux
     
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    thistle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    100's of them!
     
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    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Out of just the 4 listed, Hearns would have the best chance to outbox him, though I think Canelo would have at least a 50-50 chance to wear him down & stop him late.

    The other 3 would be clear underdogs vs. Canelo IMO.
     
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