Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Nov 30, 2023.

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Who wins ?

Poll closed Wednesday at 2:08 PM.
  1. Benavidez

    80.0%
  2. Zurdo

    20.0%
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who wins. How does it play out
     
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  2. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    50/50
     
  3. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Good call, not sure why this fight never crossed my mind.

    About 50/50.
     
  4. mono

    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That would be a good fight! David is big for 168, but Zurdo is big for 175. If Zurdo’s chin holds up, I think he would take it, too big and too handsome.
     
  5. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I always thought about that fight when they were both at 168, I think I favor Benevidez 60-40.
     
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  6. EJDiaZ

    EJDiaZ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benavidez clear UD
     
  7. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    To beat Zurdo you need to be quick on your feet not necessarily on your hands. Zurdo has that crazy timing.
     
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  8. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    I want to favor Videz because he has more dog in him, but honestly don't know.

    Was thinking of this fight last week and wonder why it's not on the radar more than it is. Seems like an obvious fight to make.
     
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  9. Joy_Rones

    Joy_Rones Member Full Member

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    That would be a great entry fight for Benavidez at LHW.

    Zurdo's a big strong guy, southpaw, record a bit a padded and dodgy.

    UD David
     
  10. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Benavidez looks more talented, but it would be a good war. Zurdo is about 200lbs in the ring.
     
  11. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm going with Benavidez in this one, he has better speed and more power, Zurdo is nothing special...
     
  12. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Benavidez definitely. Zurdo IMO, in his future has another loss coming up. I think David will look great until he goes against a truly elite guy (Beterbiev "and the clocks ticking", and Bivol).
     
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  13. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Favor Benavidez due to his power but Zurdo a better all around boxer
     
  14. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    Zurdo would have to cut of a leg to make 175.
     
  15. Maidanas Gun Tattoo

    Maidanas Gun Tattoo Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zurdo is basura.