Thomas Hearns (Andries) vs current David Benavidez (175lbs)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Oct 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM.

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Who wins?

  1. Hearns KO/TKO

    3 vote(s)
    30.0%

  2. Hearns PTS

    4 vote(s)
    40.0%

  3. Benavidez KO/TKO

    1 vote(s)
    10.0%

  4. Benavidez PTS

    2 vote(s)
    20.0%
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  1. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hearns is a better fighter but Benavidez is all wrong for him at 175 just like Barkley was.

    Benavidez is too big and physical and he would rough up Hearns and bully him to win a decision.
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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  2. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    just out of curiosity, how did you score Barkely - Hearns II?
     
    THE BLADE 2, Oct 2, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've only seen it once but from memory Barkley floored Hearns early breaking his nose ? And then Barkley bullied him along the ropes for large portions of the fight.

    Hearns landed some good shots and was competitive but for me Barkley clearly won I think something in the region of 115-112 ?
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Oct 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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  4. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Active Member Full Member

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    OT: 175 Hearns was hardly fleet-flooted, Benavidez just grinds him down up close.
     
    SouthpawsRule, Oct 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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