Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Wilfred Benitez.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who would win this chess match?
     
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  2. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At welter Mayweather Jr. Never faced anyone close to prime Benitez's ability (Actually Mayweather jr never faced anyone close to his unique skill set at all) plus Benitez's natural size advantage and Mayweather Jr. Lack of punching power that could get Benitez's respect..... Benitez by unanimous dec.
     
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  3. THE BLADE 2

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    Benitez on points
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

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    Mayweather by a clear UD.
     
    George Crowcroft, Dec 9, 2019
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  5. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Mayweather by a close decision, his skillset saves him from his lack of activity
     
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  6. PhillyPhan69

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    ^^^^^ This
     
    PhillyPhan69, Dec 9, 2019
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  7. Smokin Bert

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    Benitez UD in a snoozer. Floyd's tactics would not work well with Wilfred.
     
    Smokin Bert, Dec 9, 2019
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  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Mayweather 9-3. Sweeps the last 4-5 rounds.
     
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  9. PernellSweetPea

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    Benitez in a very interesting fight where neither guy lands much. Benitez close UD. It would be so tactical
     
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    Mayweather in a competitive but clear decision win. Could very well be a snoozer in all honesty.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Dec 9, 2019
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Benitez. Clear cut UD
     
    robert ungurean, Dec 9, 2019
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  12. ChrisJS

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    I’d probably lean towards Benitez at his best.
     
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  13. The Morlocks

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    Benitez from 77-was great. Watch him destroy Shields. I would take him 140 or 147 or 154 over the best Mayweather at those weights.
    I think Mayweather was great at 130; not so much moving up without the firepower and 1 punch at a time safety first approach..
     
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  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Benitez fought a draw in 77 to Harold Weston. That is a worse singular result than anything in Mayweather's 20 year career.
     
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  15. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I BEG to differ! Weston was a terrific fighter if you know about him. Read his whole history. I wouldn't bet on Floyd over him. Learn your history man. Read about his fights. Dont just look at pathetic boxrec.
    Btw, have I been too rough with you??
     
    The Morlocks, Dec 9, 2019
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