Benn.eubank.watson. Who's the best?

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  1. markclitheroe

    markclitheroe TyrellBiggsnumberonefan. Full Member

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    3 top fighters.3 top blokes. who's the best in your view ?
     
  2. frankenfrank

    frankenfrank Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Collins ~ Eubanks > Watson > Benn
     
  3. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In terms of skill set I say Watson, who had the best career is debatable, I say benn.
     
  4. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Eubank was a deserved 3-0-1, an undeserved loser to Collins (first), knocked out Graham in sparring before fighting any of them, and on a few days notice gave Calzaghe his hardest fight to date. Eubank has also the best win of all three - 118-109 against 35-0-0 G. Rocchigiani. Stats and facts don't lie.
     
  5. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's about right. All three were very good fighters.
     
  6. Baclava

    Baclava Active Member Full Member

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    As far as skills are concerned, probably Watson. But overall I would say they are all very close and very good.
     
  7. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    If Watson hadn't had that collapse and had beaten eubank (which was happening) then he'd be the best.

    considering that eubank is seen as the best british smw (though calzaghe and froch may disagree), then watto was potentially the best british smw ever.


    of the others -
    benn acheived the highest feat
    calzaghe reigned the longest - the marathon man of british smw
    one on one eubank probably trumps it if hes fully committed

    Collins, though not british is surely on a pareable level to both in abilty.


    herolgee licks em all though ;)
     
  8. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It is a toss up between Benn and Eubank. I would say Eubank just, but can understand those who place Benn first.

    Watson was my favourite of the three, but fate cut short his career, and although he had the potential to top both Nigel and Chris, it was sadly 'only' potential, in actuality he is behind both.
     
  9. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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