Harry Wills v Nino Valdes15rds

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Prime for prime who is your pick?
     
  2. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wonder how many people's opinions will be changed from that one highlight vid they've just seen posted :lol:

    I think Valdez at his best causes problems, but I don't believe he's as good as his counter part and the only way I see him winning is by knocking Wills out. Maybe 1/10 fights he does that, but Wills was plenty durable. 20 rounds I'd take Wills, 15 makes it more interesting, but not enough to change my pick
     
  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Probably about how I see it.
     
  4. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I go for Wills too, by decision.
     
  6. edward morbius

    edward morbius Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think the general level of boxing skill improved considerably between the Wills and Valdes eras.

    Taking that into consideration, I think Valdes has a chance.

    But Wills was by far the better fighter in his era, and I still think he would have been too much for Valdes.
     
  7. Unforgiven

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    I reckon Nino Valdes must have been pretty good at one point.
    He certainly gained a reputation over here in UK.
    Enough so that people actually said Marciano's management were afraid of him.

    Not sure how it would go with Harry Wills, but I concur with the idea that Wills was more durable and at heavyweight, that is often the deciding factor.
     
  8. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wills


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