Michael Nunn vs Bennie Briscoe

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this matchup?
     
  2. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I think it would have been a split decision like the Barkley fight except Bennie blocked more punches than Iran did so it might also be a bit like the Sraling v Nunn fight, Nunn won both and would probably edge this one too whilst missing most of his shots, he wasn`t a very economical puncher.
     
  3. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'll take Nunn but Bennie won't make it easy.
     
  4. JohnThomas1

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    Early model Nunn decision.
     
  5. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nunn is close to unbeatable at his best
     
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    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nunn on points
     
  7. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nunn fairly easily. Briscoe is one of the all-time gatekeepers, it's true, but his ledger against real good opposition is almost all losses.
     
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  8. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nunn in his prime probably beats aging M.Hagler. He beats any version of Briscoe. Theirs to many too's for Briscoe here
    Nunn's too fast, too tall, a southpaw, had good pop in his shots, and was well schooled. Briscoe had the "punchers chance" but more than likely Nunn's wins a easy unanimous dec.
     
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  9. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Indeed, at his best. It'd be rough fight if he fought the same as he did versus Barkley though.
     
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nunn in a 12 rounder, Briscoe in a 15.
     
  11. Jackstraw

    Jackstraw Mercy for me, justice for thee! Full Member

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    Bump
     
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  12. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nunn has a bad style for Briscoe- tall slick southpaw.
    Early Nunn shuts Briscoe down and pretty easily.
    Briscoe won't be able to cope with Nunns speed.
     
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    Since Nunn is still alive, I count him as fighting today. Therefore, by the Classic Forum Theorem, Briscoe knocks Nunn out of the ring.
     
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  14. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nunn should be able to win this. Briscoe would be competitive and have his moments but the most likely outcome is a clear Nunn decision
     
  15. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Gotta go with nunn by a decision. Briscoe was tough as hell but far more beatable than Nunn.
     
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