Nigel Benn/Steve Collins III....?

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A lot of you will have read in the press recently that there's talk of Nigel and Steve coming out of retirement and boxing each other in a third bout two decades after their last one.

    What does everyone think of this ?


    I'm sure I'm among the majority here in wishing that they'd forget it and be content with their proud legacies. However if the old boys pass the requisite tests I've no strong opposition against it providing they stay in their veterans comfort zone. If one of them were talking about facing a champion or contender at the top of his game I'd be at the head of the queue condemning it.


    Mind you,even this has more credibilty than the forthcoming Mayweather/MacGregor farce.
     
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  2. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd preferred Eubank-Benn 3.
     
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  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Probably another draw,that one.
     
  4. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    eubank will fight the winner. They should all catch themselves on and act their age
     
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  5. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I haven't seen much of Benn and Collins lately but I know at least Eubank is still in good shape.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Saw a recent pic of benn in the paper last week. Doesn't look in bad shape, but not sure if that means he's in fighting shape. I'm not sure about this fight to be honest. I like both guys but a third fight after all this time!?
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Would rather see foreman v Holmes than Floyd V mcgreg!
     
  8. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know what you mean,Fergy. Still, its not quite as dreaded a prospect as the rumours not so long ago of Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golata planning to meet for the third time. Now that I definitely don't want to see happen.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Benn is in great shape..Eubanks couldnt come to an agreement after a yr of talks.
    Benn said hes tired of the games and called Collins. Collins said yes no problem.
    Collins in it for money to buy more land Benn in it for closure
     
  10. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    At least they are both old and not fighting some young guy.Two old cars can still have a race!
     
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  11. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Blimey! No chance Ken.
     
  12. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bowe/Golota would be horrible. At least Benn,Collins and Eubank look in good shape for their age group. Bowe looks and sounds pretty rough nowadays.
     
  13. channy

    channy 4.7.33 banned Full Member

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    The winner should fight Eubank Jnr next for his IBO title, both would kick this young pups Ass
     
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