In which fight/s were the following Brits in their prime?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by BrummyLad, Dec 19, 2009.


  1. BrummyLad

    BrummyLad Sergio Kun Aguero Full Member

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    Naseem; Kelley fight?
    Eubank; Benn 1st fight?
    Benn; Mclennan?
    Calzaghe; Lacy?
    Hatton; Tzuyu?
    Lewis; Holyfield 1st fight?

    IMO Naseem never truely reached his pinnacle as he retired 1 fight after Barrera, his prime was still some time off.
     
  2. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    I don't understand the thread either. Naz only had one fight after Barrera.
     
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  4. BritInvasion

    BritInvasion keepin on keepin on Full Member

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    Naseem, earlier than New York, I think. Somewhere between beating and Robinson and Boom Boom Johnson.

    Eubank, yeah Benn 1

    Benn, hard, really really hard. Already post prime by 95, despite the standout win. I think maybe immediately after the Watson loss when he went on the road, despite the eventual Eubank loss. So, Barkley?

    Calzaghe, Somewhere between Sheika and Mitchell? Managed to keep himself in superb condition and extended his prime admirably. I don't think he was ever as savvy as in the Kessler fight, but he was probably peaking around the period I mentioned, but didn't get the exposure to big fights he needed. He didn't really have a clear prime? Certainly hard to pick a single fight (despite the virtuosity of Lacy performance, but he clearly had fragile hands at that point).

    Hatton, Zoo, no doubt.

    Lewis, Golota. He was still physically a prime specimen and had developed from the beaten fighter of '94.