1982 Wilfred Benítez (Hearns) vs 1987 Mike McCallum (Curry)

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1982 Wilfred Benítez (Hearns) vs 1987 Mike McCallum (Curry)

  1. Benítez (KO/TKO)

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  2. McCallum (KO/TKO)

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  3. Benítez (Points)

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  4. McCallum (Points)

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  5. Draw

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  1. Fabiandios

    Fabiandios Member Full Member

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    Two of the best 154-pounders in history collide.
     
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  2. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Interesting one. Mike was susceptible to losing to speedy "Boxer" types but to balance this out,but the Bodysnatcher could live up to his nickname by slowing El Radar up by scoring frequently in the latter phase of the bout to his opponent's body.
    I expect Benitez to build up a substantial points lead in the early rounds making McCallum miss and countering him but eventually he slows up and that's when Mike catches up. I go for a McCallum split decision but this could easily go the other way.
     
  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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  4. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    I feel like Benitez could win by a slight margin on points. R.I.P. McCallum.
     
  5. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 B R B Full Member

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    I think it’s McCallums fight to lose, not really any offence to keep him off, McCallum would work him over and while he could move his head really well the Ol Radar his body is still there.
     
  6. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’d take Benitez by close decision in a fascinating fight.
     
  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Benitez decision with speed narrowly winning the day.
     
  8. Smoochie

    Smoochie Harry Greb Footage Hunter Full Member

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  9. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This one is hard but I think Mike has two many offensive weapons.
    And Mike threw in combination as well being able to switch back and forth very fluidly.