Mairis Breidis vs Michael Spinks

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    12 rounds, heavyweight, who wins?

    I am going with Breidis. I think he is the bigger puncher and has a great chin. I think Spinks's angles and awkward style will make it competitive but i am betting on the harder hitting Latvian to pull off a decision win.
     
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Jesus Christ
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    ??
     
  5. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Prime Briedis was a force. Just an excellent all around fighter with underrated power. Going with him here by UD or late stoppage. Spinks would have his moments but not enough.
     
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  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  7. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Look...we never really saw the best of what Briedis could do due to injuries and difficulties getting fights. I think he would have been a handful for almost anyone. That notwithstanding, Spinks is a far more proven guy, and I think you go with him out if respect, here.
     
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  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Spinks by close decision. Spinks beat a lot of good fighters, we should have seen more from both Spinks and Briedis TBH.
     
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  9. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    In Heavyweight Michael Spinks but this will be a very close decision possibly a split decision
     
  10. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Briedis is overrated on this forum yes he gave Usyk a tough fight granted but hes also had poor performance against the likes of Mikaelian where he got a gift decision that alot felt he lost.

    Don't get me wrong Briedis is good he has a solid chin and good fundamentals but I don't see him as anything special and I think he's been over estimated in recent years.

    I think Spinks matches up well with Briedis and would befuddle him with his movement/awkward style and win a decision.

    1 fighter is known for winning his biggest fights the other is known for losing his biggest fights just let that sink in for a moment.
     
  11. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Spinks and its not even close
     
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  12. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Spinks is one of the hardest punchers in the entire history of boxing and could level you with one punch.
    And Spinks was so awkward.
    I think Spins stops him.
     
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  13. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Breidis went the distance with Usyk and Opetaia. Both those guys are naturally bigger than Spinks and likely hit harder. Not in a P4P sense but they probably do.

    Breidis sparred with Wlad and was repeatedly never hurt. The guy had an iron chin.
     
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  14. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Spinks by a close decision. Good fight
     
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  15. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Spinks has many ONE punch knockouts and there is no way that either of those 2 hit like Michael.
     
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