Anthony David Benavidez vs. Osvary David Morrell Jr. & Stephen Fulton vs. Brandon Figueroa II RBR.

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  1. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Cruz is a good lad.
     
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    Aburius Suspected Zurdo sympathiser Full Member

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    Good cards. Unbelievably competitive rounds, but his quality of shot was better down the stretch.
     
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    Cruz gets the nod. Good decision
     
    Flo_Raiden, Feb 1, 2025
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    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    That was a satisfying appetizer. Main course has a lot to live up to.
     
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    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    It was the correct score. Fierro not getting knocked out doesn't win him fight. He was eating power punches like they were candy. Landing nothing of substance back.
     
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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sadly I think that’s true. His true peak was when he fought Tank. He hasn’t been as good since.
     
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  7. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    It wad a very entertaining fight, but I wanted to see more from Cruz. I appreciate that both went all out, but as a fan I'm disappointed that Cruz couldn't dominate a flawed fighter like Fierro.
     
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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    We still have Figueroa vs Fulton 2 to look forward to which I think should be almost as good.
     
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    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Rest in peace Israel Vasquez
     
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    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    All of these terrified to get hit pussies like Shakur, Haney and Hitchins, should watch this match and weep, knowing they'll never be real men like these two.:deal:
     
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  11. IsaL

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    Ward-Gatti were MAB-Morales 1 compared to Cruz-Fierro.
     
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    He really hasn't.
     
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  13. Aburius

    Aburius Suspected Zurdo sympathiser Full Member

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    Well that was quite something. Maybe I'm ok with an "Aztec Warrior" novelty belt - only for guys of Mexican background who are statistically proven to give and take a colossal amount of punches. There's probably something to be said for being the toughest Mexican, even if not the best boxer.
     
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    They don't have the chin to give it their all. There is a reason why it's so complicated to make fights with them.
     
    IsaL, Feb 1, 2025
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