Could SRL Have Beaten Benn, At Supermiddle?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Jun 2, 2021.


Who takes it?

  1. SRL

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  2. Nigel Benn

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  1. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benn will buldoze through him
     
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  2. williams7383

    williams7383 TKO 6 Klit Lickers Full Member

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    I see two scenarios here.. It's a fight I hate. My favourite fighter ever in Benn v IMO the best ever in SRL.

    Both scenarios start with Benn feeling he has no chance on the cards and throwing loads of leather similar to the Barkley fight.

    Ending 1, something lands early from Benn he smothers Ray throwing loads of wild punches lots missing some landing but looking very dangerous with SRL in some trouble and gets an early stoppage very controversially similar to Calzaghe v Manfredo

    Ending 2 see Benn v Watson or Eubank
     
    williams7383, Jun 3, 2021
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I've got the first one. When Benn thought he was up against it, we saw him at his best.
    He'd feel that way here imo. He'd quickly go on the attack, taking Sugars best shots and firing back. The sort of shots that put him down from Hearn s, would appear here.
    An hurt Ray, down a few times by the fifth, ends up getting stopped by his corner.
     
    Fergy, Jun 3, 2021
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  4. Mark Dunham

    Mark Dunham Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i think Nigel is too physical for him. if he really goes after him, Sugar might not be able to hold him off. I favor Nigel
     
    Mark Dunham, Jun 3, 2021
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  5. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lalonde was forced to weigh no more than 165 lbs by contract. He was 167 on fight night, while SRL was 165. The dehidration affected Lalonde.
    Also, IMO Lalonde did not hit as hard like Benn, who could string together some nice combos.
     
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I had a bet with a work pal, on the Leonard v Lalonde ft. He said twenty quid Donny win s cos he's the bigger man.
    I had doubts going in to the fight when Sugar got knocked down. But luckily for me, Ray pulled thru.
     
    Fergy, Jun 4, 2021
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  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    That's true. Turned out Donny was well weight drained.
     
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  8. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Think some people need to realise that the version of SRL we seen at SMW wasn't peak SRL, he was very much past it and on his way out.

    He gets taken out by Nigel Benn who was a ferocious puncher.
     
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