Would a prime Frank Bruno defeat Corrie Sanders?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Bruno's strength and jab Vs Sanders speed and straight left.

    I fear that Sanders may upset the Bruno applecart here and see Frank hurt against the ropes, and the fight stopped.
     
  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Could go either way.

    Sanders could overwhelm Bruno early with his speed especially if he hurts him early as Bruno has poor recuperative powers.

    But Bruno has the power to knock out Sanders with a single shot and Sanders has been 1 shotted before by the likes of Nate Tubbs.

    It's a pick em fight honestly even though Sanders looks better in regards to the eye test.

    If I had to pick one I might favour Sanders at his best but I wouldn't bet on it.
     
  3. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Even as a fellow brit, I'd favour Sanders, Fergy. Bruno would have a punchers chance, though, especially early.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    If it’s just a question of whether or not he “ could” then my answer is yes. Does that guarantee that he “ would?” No. This is a fight where anything could happen.
     
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  5. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes mate, if he can get that big right hand working and hopefully nail him.
    The longer it goes, the more chance of Frank getting tired.
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    If it’s just a question of whether or not he “ could” then my answer is yes. Does that guarantee that he “ would?” No. This is a fight where anything could happen.
    I think it has the makings of an exciting fight
     
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  8. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Not much more to add than the above.

    One, Frank had a brutal, power jab when he stayed disciplined. Corrie had nice feet when in shape and he would need them to get angles around that piledriver. Corrie definitely had the speed advantage. Whose gas tank drains quicker my be the real contest here. I'd pay good money to watch but would hold off on the wagering unless a bunch of drunk limeys drove the odds askew from Bruno.
     
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  9. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    If he didn't get clipped.
     
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  10. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Me too.
     
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  11. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If I was to bet money, I'd put bit on Sanders.
     
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