prime Frank Bruno v Andy Ruiz who would have won?

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  1. rski

    rski Well-Known Member Full Member

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    why was his right hand wild as hell in the Bruno fight, could it be that Bruno gave Lennox a few problems with his own jab and right hand? Lewis's right hand looked fine flattening Ruddock, it also looked pretty good putting down a game Tucker.
     
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  2. Rspen46

    Rspen46 Member Full Member

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    I agree about Ruiz, and I think Bruno would most likely TKO or KO him.
     
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Lewis was really sloppy v Tucker he was far better after Steward took over, look high wide Lewis`s right hand was v Frank and how straight that right became under Steward, and he started throwing tons of 1-2`s.
     
  4. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    , like most of his right hands
    Bugner was awful v Frank.
     
  5. rski

    rski Well-Known Member Full Member

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    that wasn't my point mark ant, I realise Lewis was the better fighter once Steward took over, but I still maintain he was an athletic beast before that point, people forget, he was still a classy operator with a decent jab and devastating offense, and it was significant that Bruno gave him problems. Frank showed he deserved to be at top level, and in today's scene would do very well.
     
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  6. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Bruno was good enough to make Bugner look awful right after Bugner was good enough to make very decent versions of David Bey, Greg Page and quick Tillis look even more awful.
     
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  7. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think Bruno is totally out of this, but I think he would have to get Ruiz early. Ruiz has more natural ability, but Bruno could hit. I think the rematch might give us more clues...
     
  8. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This.
     
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  10. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    My gut feeling tells me Bruno would stop Ruiz in a couple of rounds. Bruno was not the most skilled guy but he was gutsy and he was willing to trade, and it usually took good fighters a long time to stop him. I pick Bruno early.
     
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  11. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    Bruno stoppage or late on points.
     
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  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Anyone still think Bruno loses to Ruiz?
     
  13. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Ruiz would have destroyed Bruno, his hands are too quick and Bruno gassed too much, no contest at all.
     
  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Yes.
     
  15. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Bruno wide open on the inside to the hook 3:58 glancing right 3:57 And Witherspoon is finding Bruno fairly easy to get at in these opening moments 4:05 Just missed at 5:27, Bruno was too easy to hit and slow, he may have ben stopped early by Ruiz.