I do see how Calzaghe's slapping shots could be particularly effective against Benn's low style, but you can't keep changing angle with your feet...
Yeah?
Benn's explosive power seemed to decrease a lot as the fight went on... He was dangerous early.
Haye-Wlad for me. I already know Pacquaio wins a Mayweather-Pacqiuao fight on points despite leaving more damaged.
Chris Eubank, '07: 'I realise there are five categories: good, very good, great, legend, and legend of your own time. 'If you win the title in...
I think Benn was great. Straight after the McClellan fight, you just thought 'that guy is a great fighter'.
I did think he clearly won his first fight with Maske, and was robbed against Dariusz M of course. He also beat Nunn. But Eubank had him,...
But Eubank was slicker than Jones
Jones had a lot more natural punching power than Eubank of course
(Sanderline Williams also rocked Benn with a short left hook) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr8hUD5_wXs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DclzJW_FnME
He had ability that was clear, but how are we defining greatness? Surely not on ability alone. I think fighting the best, beating the best,...
He had the best record in boxing by far in terms of numbers. So many outstanding performances...... the first fight with Nigel Benn where he...
Benn maybe had a weakness against backfoot jab merchants - he only really ever fought one: Sugar Boy Malinga, and lost quite clearly twice. On...
I thought Benn looked ace at times post-McClellan. I mean ACE. He struggled with the southpaw stance and awkward style of Nardiello for a few...
