Gene Tunney vs David Benavidez

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Melankomas, May 1, 2026.


Who wins?

  1. Tunney

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    71.4%
  2. Benavidez

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%
  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Would it be close?
     
  2. mcvey

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    Competitive but Benavidez,my current favourite fighter ,does not have good enough defence to win this ,and his power won't translate favourably in the higher division.imo
     
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  3. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Feel like David’s handspeed could give Gene issues though as Tunney’s largely reflex-dependent style of keeping his hands low usually helps if you’re the faster man. Though in terms of footspeed Tunney still is faster.

    Would David be the second hardest puncher behind old Dempsey that Gene’s fought? I don’t recall Gibbons landing clean too often so it’s not like we have a lot to go on when it comes to seeing how well Gene could take David’s combos especially while hurt.
     
  4. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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