Donald Curry vs Wilfred Benitez

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Donald Curry vs Wilfred Benitez

  1. Donald Curry by KO/TKO

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  2. Donald Curry on points

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  3. Wilfred Benitez by KO/TKO

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  4. Wilfred Benitez by points

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  1. James9753

    James9753 Member Full Member

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    Who wins this fight at 147lbs and why? Best versions of both.
     
  2. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The best Wilfredo is too slick for Curry, who was a kind of stationary gunner. He had fast hands but no faster than Leonard, but not Ray’s IQ, and Ray had trouble hitting Benitez.

    I think Benitez wins with defense and deft body work. Curry can’t hit the ghost that is El Radar enough to get into a rhythm and is frustrated all night.

    Wilfredo W15 by a 10-15/11-4 type margin.
     
  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The thing I never liked about Curry is that his head could be stationary and his chin was too far up in air at times and that's how he got caught vs McCallum.

    Saying all that I do like Curry but yeah I agree with you a competitive but clear decision win for Benitez.
     
  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As long as Benitez fights a smart fight and doesn't decide to trade much like he did against Bruce Curry then he should be able to convincingly outbox Curry. At his sharpest Benitez would be far too slippery for a rigid sharpshooter like Curry.
     
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  5. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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  6. Warmaster

    Warmaster New Member Full Member

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    The best Benitez beats the best Curry. Close, competitive but the movement of Benitez is the difference. UD win.
     
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  7. Xplosive

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  8. jabber74

    jabber74 Active Member Full Member

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    Benitez was a losing fighter during the time Curry was at his peak. Curry by decision.