Leon Spinks v Frank Bruno

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stevie G, Aug 2, 2010.


  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Spinks of 1978 against Bruno in his prime. Bruno would win this,as I can't see Leon avoiding Frank's punches in the first couple of rounds. ???
     
  2. ThinBlack

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    I think Leon has the chance to pull off the upset, seeing how motivated he was against Ali the first time out. But Bruno would make it hard.
     
  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Can you see Spinks evading enough of Frank's punches early on though ?
     
  4. Duodenum

    Duodenum Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leon could hit, had excellent hand speed, and Frank didn't exactly have Ali's chin. This would be similar to Leon's stoppage of Mercado.
     
  5. ThinBlack

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    Yeah, he has a very good shot.Plus, with him being psyched up, I think Frank wouldn't hurt him.
     
  6. Stevie G

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    I remember being quite shocked when Gerrie Coetzee knocked out Leon in one. Maybe it was one of those once in a lifetime occurences.
     
  7. ThinBlack

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    That and a couple of other things.I thought for a few seconds, Leon would be alright, but Gerrie being Gerrie, doing his thing.