McGuigan v Nelson?

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  1. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Barry McGuigan v Azumah Nelson.Who would have won and why?
     
  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Nelson, he's just the better fighter imo. He gets a bit underrated even in here at times.
     
  3. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    When they were both champions, I'd have picked Nelson with great confidence; before they won their belts, I felt McGuigan's chances were better, although I would have still favoured Nelson.

    I felt at the time that McGuigan's performances gradually dropped off after Pedroza, I suspect his motivation dipped once he won the WBA belt, perhaps McGuigan felt it was mission accomplished?
     
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  4. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nelson by late stoppage
     
  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes, he seemed to taper off a bit after winning the title.
     
  6. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nelson is one of my favorite fighters very underrated.beats Barry in a great fight .
     
  7. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nelson would be too good for Barry.