Orlin Norris vs Carlos Deleon at cruiser

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    What do you think ?
     
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  2. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    Good matchup. If I had to bet, it'd be on the Night Train.
     
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  3. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good match. I think Norris is a terribly underated fighter. I like him in a close one.
     
  4. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Norris was a better fighter who go wins over even some good heavies like Greg Page,
     
  5. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I recently watched Norris's fight vs Tucker and I thought Norris won.

    Norris is not often talked about but considering he was very small in height he did well at Heavyweight beat Page, McCall, controversial decision loss to Tucker. Did very well against another Super Heavyweight in Golota whilst past his prime. And he certainly was an above average champion at Cruiserweight very good skillful fighter.

    I'm not the most knowledgeable on De Leon but Norris certainly looks better to me in regards to the eye test so I'd favour Norris aswell by decision.
     
  6. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Orlin Norris was a very very skilled fighter, I´m always impressed when I watch him.
     
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  7. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    DeLeon was one of those guys that would win fights you didn't think he'd win. And then fight an unspired fight his next time out. But this is the kind of bout he could win a decision and then pull a Greg Page & stink the place out in his next fight and lose. And lose badly. But the guy did look impressive in some of those wins of his.

    In a 3 fight series, neither goes 3-0.
     
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  8. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Deleon

    in prime form was a level above norris
     
  9. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    page was done
     
  10. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Also beat Tony Tucker, Nate Miller, and Oliver MCall. Can't be dismissed.