How did you score Hearns-Benitez?

I seem to recall scoring it either 10-5 or 9-6, but certainly no closer than that.

 

This fight is on my to watch list this week. I was wondering about the majority decision, and the lack of conflict I generally see associated with it. I read an article earlier this week saying the other 2 judges were to far for Hearns in their cards, and while the writer thought Hearns won they felt the draw was the closest of the 3 cards in a fight that Tommy edged by landing the better/harder punches yet it still was not a lopsided affair. It has been a while since I watched it, and remember thinking hearns won, but I have noe scorecard to look back on to see what I scored it.

 

12-3 type of fight.

Benitez gave one his most awe inspiring defensive performances, but he barely won any rounds imo.

 

Agreed.

 

Benitez was amazing. I never saw Hearns miss body punches, and Benitez managed to avoid the body punching also. Hearns right hand didn't even hit. Tommy was quick and Benitez was so concerned with avoiding big punches. In a way maybe Wilfred should have tried to go to war. But then he would have left himself open to punches. But as for speed Wilfred matched Tommy's speed, which amazed me. He was a quick fighter.

 

Tommy won by a commanding margin, and I'm one of the biggest Benitez fans on this forum.

 

I had Hearns by at least 3 points, not even taking into account the KD against him wasn't even legit.

 

Wilfred was off balance and Tommy hit him with a quick right. not legit. At that point back in 1982 I do not think anyone could have knocked out Benitez.

 

JT probably meant the other KD!

 

13-2 Hearns

 

Approximately 9 - 6 Hearns. If Benitez had trained properly,it would have been a lot closer.