147 lb tourney - LEONARD V NAPOLES

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Bill Butcher, Nov 13, 2007.


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  1. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Not as far as I know. Are you thinking about coming to Scotland with a kilt on?


    :think
     
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  2. Manassa

    Manassa - banned

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    Not a kilt in the usual sense.
     
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  3. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    I'd make Ray marginaly favourite here. He has the edge in handspeed, is the slightly better pure technician, has power in both hands and a solid chin to go with it. The complete package at WW. In saying that you'd be very silly to rule out Napoles, he has the power and skill to keep Ray very honest. This one would be an intriguing matchup that's for sure.


    Verdict: Leonard, by close UD.
     
    Holmes' Jab, Nov 14, 2007
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  4. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Ive only seen napoles in flashes where as Ive seen leonard a lot & on what Ive seen, srl wins.

    Leonard was very complete & probably 2nd only to srr at 147, I think its just the reach & 1 punch power that srr has over srl aswell as being a better inside fighter but leonard v napoles mmmm Id make srl the fav.
     
    Bill Butcher, Nov 14, 2007
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  5. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    I don't think Leonard is as good as Napoles technically actually, he's more of an intuitive speedster, Napoles is the more textbook fighter. This would likely go in his favour if the two were to meet at their best, but I see Leonard wobbled a couple of times, perhaps a brief visit to the canvas.
     
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  6. Nick Balsamo

    Nick Balsamo Member Full Member

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    I see a cautious fight from Leonard who would be aware of Napoles good pop and counterpunching abilities. Leonard would backpedal a lot, throw some flurries and earn a close unanimous decision in a tactical one.

    If that fight gets heated, I give the edge to Leonard too due to his superior handspeed and resistance.

    Napoles is great but Leonard wouldn't get caught fighting a fight he's not comfortable with.
     
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