Mayorga/Benn

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by maxanthony, Sep 29, 2008.

  1. maxanthony

    maxanthony Member Full Member

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    Are there comparisons in their styles?
     
  2. TFFP

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    No. Benn was far more refined and a much better boxer.
     
  3. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    heresay.

    not saying i disagree but don't be so dismissive about any fighter who never fought world class calibre opponents......

    it's an insult to those that do.
     
  4. TFFP

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    Huh? :nut

    Who never fought world class opponents?
     
  5. maxanthony

    maxanthony Member Full Member

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    When Mayorga stepped up he gets exposed but is dangerous still, same with Benn?
     
  6. smiffy

    smiffy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    explain ??
     
  7. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    save the cheap smilies with me please.

    what i'm saying in reply to your next post is it's easy to look good against lesser opponents than if you step up and fight anyone.
     
  8. power play

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    are you saying benn only fought lesser opponents?
     
  10. TFFP

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    Well that was an accurate snap shot of my face right about reading your post

    How is that relevant to this thread? I honestly don't understand what you are trying to get at...
     
  11. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benn and Mayorga have both fought world class opponents.

    Not sure what your getting at.
     
  12. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i just gave my two cents worth.

    you're comparing an exciting (but limited fighter) in mayorga to a talented fighter who's closest encounter with james toney was via satellite trading insults on the BBC with nigel benn.

    like i said to start with...i'm not suggesting benn is a lesser fighter, but i'm not prepared to bury mayorga on this one simply based on the differences in their career paths.
     
  13. smiffy

    smiffy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    the answer to the original question is no, nothing like eachother and may i also add mayorga isn't fit to wipe benns arse
     
  14. BADINTENTIONS2

    BADINTENTIONS2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    read above....
     
  15. smiffy

    smiffy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    benn ducked no-one