Is Ryan good or is Benn not world level.

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  1. boxfap

    boxfap Badly Drawn Boy

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    Probably not even close to be honest. I only just found out that Benn got paid $15M for the Prograis fight
     
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  2. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Debatable

    There's reason to believe that 15 million is over a five fight deal

    Such was the way Zuffa structured the deal to try and prevent Hearn being able to match it on Paper

    Regardless the fraud has earnt alot of money for somebody so limited
     
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  3. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    He rocked Teo once and it wasn’t with a Left hook.
     
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  4. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    How did Benn get clubbed with such a Telegraphed overhand right? It’s basic hands up defense.
     
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  5. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    I think Benn is lower world level or just under it - he has beaten some fighters that kinda show that, even if they were old or past their best.

    I think he was also completely made to order for Ryan though, and you could see literally from the opening Bell, Ryan had his timing down completely. I don't read too much into this for either guy, Ryan is still in the top 3 or so at the weight, but not separating himself from the others, Benn is fringe contender level.
     
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Ryan is blessed with the potent combination of speed and power and even though he's not 6ft + with a 74'' reach he's got that tall, slim and rangy build for the lower divisions. Not only shouldn't he be losing to the likes of Rolly he should be putting him to sleep.


    Re. Conor Brent

    This is not a coincidence

    Van Heerden KO 36%
    Granados KO 44%
    Algieri KO 31%
    Formella KO 42%
    Vargas KO 34%
    Jamoye KO 13%
    Koivula KO 27%
    Zahradnik KO 42%
    Peynaud KO 21%
    Truman KO 7%
    Sanudo KO 38%
    Clarke KO 12%
    Baker KO 3%
    Cole KO 16%
    Backhouse KO 6%
    Jameson KO 0%
    Ducker KO 9%
    Radic KO 16%
    Keleher KO 10%
    Boyanov KO 6%

    The KO% off his opponents have been higher in recent fights but there's a caveat with them

    How many were world class or world class when he fought them or were prime and healthy when he fought them?

    And Conor has been a massive weight bully too

    Rougarou KO 80%
    CEJ KO 71%
    Peter Dobson KO 58%
    Rodolfo Orozco KO 75%

    Ryan KO 80% was prime, healthy and world class when Conor fought him
     
  7. oiky

    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    Ryan is good when he turns up motivated.

    Benm has never been great though, ever, and he won't be.
     
  8. uktyson

    uktyson Active Member Full Member

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    Benn would struggle to win a British.
    154 would probably be his best bet at that level against Bilal Fawaz.
    Callum Simpson at 168 and Liddard at 160 would ice him for me.
     
  9. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Neither man is particularly skilled. At least Garcia has power. Benn really doesn't bring anything to the table except his father's name.
     
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  10. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Garcia still has some flaws. I don't think he's taken his last L. Benn fought like an idiot and rushed straight to him.
     
  11. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Sidney Sweeney got a flat ass Full Member

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    Benn always rushes in, he has poor fundamentals.
     
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  12. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Sidney Sweeney got a flat ass Full Member

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    I'm shocked people thought Benn was a skilled fighter.
     
  13. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Some of Hearn's best promotional work really.
     
  14. Dan-the-man

    Dan-the-man Member Full Member

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    Until 15 hours ago he’d never actually fought an in form active fighter within their respective weight division
     
  15. bigboxinghippo420

    bigboxinghippo420 Member Full Member

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    wrong, he had him dancing after the bell, knees buckled and teofimo awkwardly smashed his own gloves together trying to convince himself he wasnt hurt