Benny Lynch vs Jung Koo Chang

Would surely be a serious war of attrition, but with both men possessing sturdy chins as well as boxing ability, I don't see a stoppage.

So who wins the rounds?

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Lynch was a strong Flyweight, who could hit with either hand. Peter Kane was a Chang-esque phenom himself, 19 years old and 45-0(32) (if I remember correctly) and according to some a humongous puncher. In the brief footage I have seen, Lynch deals with Kane well, breaking him down patiently before swarming all over him for the finish, taking the life out of him.

As has been done with Chang in hypotheticals with Flyweights, if we take him at his best and move him up a few lbs, how would he fare with Lynch. I think both men can accomodate each other for a tear up, and although I feel Chang can more than hold his own, I envision Lynch's harder punches seeing him through to a points decision. How would he fare with someone as strong and tough as Lynch, and how/when would either slow the pace down? Who wins at mid-range, Lynchs jab setting up the bombs or Changs loose jab and switch hitting stunting Lynch's rhythm? Lynch himself switch hits in the footage above.

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The first few rounds would be immense IMO; punches in all directions, Chang landing four or five then Lynch firing back with one or two hard, slashing single punches. Then a more measured pace in the middle rounds with both men being very aggressive in bursts, before they tough it out over the last five rounds, neither of them wilting but both of them coming close to it at times. I just fancy Lynch to shade it with the more telling blows.

15 rounds@Flyweight

 

I'd say Lynch has a claim. Even so it's the best light-fly of alltime vs arguably the best flyweight of all time.

You owe it to yourself to watch some Chang. Our very own Addie has uploaded both Ohashi figths onto youtube in **** hot quality. There are a few more Chang fights on there, including (in fairly poor quality but an essential watch) the Tokashiki fight, which is ace.

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3:25 for footage from the 1st Peter Kane fight, including a nice early knockdown from Lynch.

 

I see it similar.

Would be a great fight though, and if anyone has any insight as to a stylistic advanatge that Chang holds, I'm all ears.

 

What is it about him Mante? Or is it because of something you haven't been able to put your finger on yet?

After holiday I hope to accumulate enough cash to get extended hl's of both Lynch-Kane fights.

Kane is another elusive fighter (info wise) but no doubt very good. Shame there isn't any footage of him destroying anyone, as he apparently hit f'n hard.

 

Lots of quality Scottish comic book writers, and boxing analysts. What is it about Scotland that makes these things crop up fairly frequently? Or it coincedental?

Does anyone have any info on Kane?