Francois Botha vs. Ross Puritty.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think this would be a pretty good fight, who would win?
     
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    Purity was a pretty durable fighter and Botha wasn’t exactly a huge hitter. So this lends itself to the idea that a fight like this would most likely go the distance. Botha had quick hands and decent boxing skills. Purity had power and a big heart. I’m inclined to favoring Botha by decision UNLESS Ross lands something big at an opportune time
     
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    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    If Botha can beat Gideon Hlongwa he can beat Purrity
     
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    USFBulls727 Active Member Full Member

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    Puritty probably just follows Botha around with a high guard, and gets outworked. Botha UD.
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Botha's stamina would fail and he'd get stopped late while up on the cards.
     
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Botha was a distinct class above. Wide decision win.
     
  7. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In South Africa, Botha wins because the deck is stacked and even if it’s close they’ll raise his hand.

    Put it in America with fair judges (Ross is nobody’s A-side so just being from the U.S. isn’t going to give him any edge on the cards) and it could be interesting as I think it would be close and go to the cards.

    If I had topic, I’d go with the White Buffalo but outside of SA, without a lot of confidence.