George Benton Tribute

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by TheGreatA, Sep 30, 2011.


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  1. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Terrific job, as usual, A. I was sneering hard at the TV, tonight, as Michael Buffer called for the traditional silence for George and heard what was no doubt the same contingent of drunken boobs that keeps me from ever going to actual fights continue to whoop and holler, in disgraceful disrespect. That video makes me feel better, though. Thanks for posting.
     
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  2. Flea Man

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    A brilliant defensive fighter.

    As always 'A', good work putting some great bits together. There's **** all on him really, this is a nice and digestible way of me showing peeps how Benton was better than Floyd.
     
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  3. Unforgiven

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    A brilliant skillful fighter but if I'm 100% honest I find his style a bit boring.
     
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  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why did Benton not receive a title shot?

    Could he have beaten SRR???
     
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  5. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benton achieved his highest ranking by winning a decision over Joey Giardello who then redeemed himself with a win over an ancient Sugar Ray Robinson and was given a title shot against Dick Tiger.

    At the same time Benton fought a less heralded but hard-hitting Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, losing that fight by a split decision and allowing Giardello to not give him a shot at his newly won title. Lou Duva who was Giardello's manager and later worked with Benton said that he avoided a rematch with Benton.

    Benton's role for the most part was to take on the tough contenders of the era and show who was worthy to challenge for the title and who was not.

    No, except by the 1960s.
     
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  6. 1_man_army

    1_man_army The Knockout King Full Member

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