Benny Leonard vs. Aaron Pryor

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  1. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Will Benny's well-roundedness prevail, or will the Hawk's relentless aggression take over late?
     
  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Good match up

    Bad one for Benny i think. Benny was a master boxer with great skills, good jab and a strong right hand. He was a great counterpuncher and would lead his opponents on to his powerful right hand.

    I just see Pryors tremendous pace overwhelming Benny who likes to fight at a slower more thoughtful pace. However when Pryor takes a rest and tries his boxing Benny takes over forcing Pryor to fight at a tremndous pace all night so its a test of Pryors fitness.

    Pryor UD over 15 about 9-6 8-7

    With scary moments for Pryor at the end as Benny tries to force the pace even more.
     
  3. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Intersting 1 because we haven't seen Pryor fight a boxing master. Pryor also has exploitable flaws in his game and could be a bit rugged, he also punches a little sloppy and I think Leonard may see these coming and slip them or use footwork. Leonard would make Pryor miss allot and counter him allot throughout but Aaron wouldn't be too detered. Pryors speed, footwork, strength and relentless attack would make this a very long hard nights work for Leonard.

    I see Pryor throwing far more but Benny keeping Aaron's connect percentage low while scoring cleaner sharper counters. Leonard also makes Pryor pay for a few of his defensive mistakes

    Leonard UD 9-6 - dont say that with too much certainty to be honest as Pryor might just suck the air out of Leoanrds lungs
     
  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leonard probaby just edges Pryor 8-7 in a split decison.