Jimmy Wilde v Benny Lynch

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  1. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    Battle of 2 of the greatest ever Flyweights from the UK going at it over 15 rounds who have you got?
     
  2. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd take Wilde, but I have no idea by what. Wilde was a more well-rounded fighter IMO and also the more proven at the top level. Even at his peak, Lynch was flawed IMO.
     
  3. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I would say Wilde by KO bt you have to rember drink had ruined Benny by the age of about 25 so we never realy saw the best of him.

    However the fight would be competitive till 1 fighter landed a big shot and KOd the other and i think Wilde would land that punch first around the 10th
     
  4. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I voted for Lynch I think he would outwork Wilde to a decision and he is one of the few flyweights who I think might be able to take Wilde punchers. Here is a highlight of Benny.
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  5. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    minotauro

    great video im a huge lynch fan

    imagine what beeny could have been if he didnt drink were not talking greatest flyweight ever were talking GOAT
     
  6. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    I doubt he could of been the greatest of all-time.

    He might not of even been the greatest flyweight of all-time if Pancho Villa was around longer.
     
  7. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Jimmy Wilde is the greatest flyweight of all-time regardless, and I would take him in this fight by late stoppage over 20, Lynch had a good chin and defensive skills.
     
  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    agree with taht
     
  9. stevebhoy87

    stevebhoy87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lynch would never have been the GOAT mate, not a chance, however i think he would have been the best flyweight ever, his defence is really underrated IMO, slipped shots brilliantly and he always had the power to take out his opponent at any time.

    I'd pick him to beat wilde in a tight fight but i am a bit biased
     
  10. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    What total nonsense.:patschHe's arguably not even a top 10 Flyweight of all time as it is.
     
  11. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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  12. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    maybe went a bit too far but he had some skills though
     
  13. Brian123

    Brian123 ESB WORLD CHAMPION Full Member

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    The best Flyweight ever vs. one of the most underrated boxing greats.
    Wilde by 9th round KO in a close, good fight!