Simon Brown vs Shawn Porter

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  1. BoxingIQ

    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Prime for prime these two were considered the elite gatekeepers of their era. Simon had underrated skill with elite power while Porter may be the most physically imposing WW of this era. I would favor Porter by UD but wouldn't be surprised if Simon didn't stop him. Thoughts?
     
  2. No_name_tard

    No_name_tard Active Member Full Member

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    I like Porter's resume better, so I'd pick him.
     
  3. CANNONBALL

    CANNONBALL Well-Known Member Full Member

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  4. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Brown was a better fighter. He would win a clear UD. Porter is tough, but, basically lost every big fight he was in. His aggression would backfire when he started receiving incoming fire from the sharp punching Brown.
     
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  5. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  6. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    very close matchup, i'll give a vote to porter. split decision.
     
  7. LWW

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    See a Bud type battle with Brown prevailing pts
     
  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’ll go for Simon brown but this would have been a good one.
     
  9. jont

    jont Active Member Full Member

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    Simon was a better fighter......
     
  10. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Brown would win a competitive fight