Close but clear

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MagnaNasakki, Apr 12, 2013.


  1. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frazier-Ali I
    Bowe-Holyfield I
    Holyfield-Bowe II
    Hearns-Leonard II
    Hagler-Duran (don't know if this qualfies as close due to Hagler doing so well in the later rounds)
    Duran-Barkley (the knockdown is what made this clear, in my opinion. I'd have had it a draw otherwise.)
     
  2. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The only one I'd disagree with is Bowe-Holyfield I.

    That one was competitive, but at no point did it seem like Holyfield could win a round or two and be back in the fight. He lost 8 or 9 rounds and got dropped. Bowe won that fight wide.
     
  3. Baclava

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    Juan Diaz vs Paulie Malignaggi I: in my opinion Malignaggi clearly won 7 rounds and Diaz the other 5.
     
  4. Baclava

    Baclava Active Member Full Member

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    I agree with Morales-Pacquiao 1: I felt Morales clearly won 7 rounds.
    But I disagree with Holmes vs Norton - I scored it as a draw.
     
  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I always felt Hopkins Taylor II fit this perfectly. Taylor definitely won but with close scores

    Klitschko vs Peter I, Wlad obviously won more rounds but the knockdowns swung it to a razor thin win
     
  6. Nice Try m8 ,
    but Marvin schooled DUran .
     
  7. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Marvin was the clear winner, but most have it pretty close over 12. Marvin really separated himself and showed he was the clear winner over Duran at the end.
     
  8. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That is the 'only' debate there (scoring a Leonard round 10/8 once or twice). You either have it 113/112 Hearns or 112/112. Thus a draw was hardly a disgrace. And I loathe his sourness; and have Tommy as my second favourite fighter ever.
     
  9. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I always thought the Duran vs. SRL 1 fight always fit this saying
     
  10. 1 fact is tht Robby was vry hispanic,
    He Did Indeed -have tht toughness - I must,
    give him 1 props :good he did do well 2 survive 1 distance,
    Marvin Did grind him out , regardles of any kind of ,
    pathetic counters tht ,
    duran cud musturd up.