Nigel Benn inspired by his fellow countryman, Frank Bruno

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Benn couldn't lose with Bruno cheering him on
     
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  2. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I was there that night.unbelievable .something I will never forget!.
     
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  3. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Didn't Benn return the favor, cheering Bruno on at ringside when Frank beat Oliver McCall for the WBC heavyweight title?
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    It looked like big Frank wanted to jump in there and get stuck in himself
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  5. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Call me cynical, but I think it was publicity pact. ;) But a great gimmick, that is part of the memories of the fight.
     
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  6. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If only Bruno could fight as well as he could cheerlead.
     
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  7. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    a little harsh but true. Benn could fight better than Bruno.
     
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  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Wouldn't beat Bruno H2H
     
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  9. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benn was also there for the second Tyson bout.
     
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  10. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No probably not. Benn was a better fighter by far.
     
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  11. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    He also was a super middle, they have weight classes for a reason. At a certain point, size and strength>skill. Floyd Mayweather Jr was a better fighter than Benn and Bruno.....yet Mayweather would think you were insane if you suggested that he move up and fight Bruno.

    In the early 50's, everyone recognized Robinson as a better skilled fighter than Rocky Marciano. And to a lesser extent, more skilled than Jersey Joe. Yet in 1951-52, Robinson in no way, shape or form thought of moving up to take on Walcott or Marciano because the result was virtually a foregone conclusion. It wouldn't have worked out well for the Sugared one.
     
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  12. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I mean pound for pound. Honestly, Floyd is a good fighter, but he also handpicked too much. Manny 6 years too late? Nigel fought everyone he could when they were great.. I give Nigel more credit than I give Floyd. Floyd wants to be seen as another Leonard or Hearns or Duran or Hagler, but to me those guys fought great fighters and came to fight. Floyd handpicked. I guess being undefeated is great, but if you try to be undefeated and avoid tough guys at the moment, you can manufacture a career..
     
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  13. Devon Dog

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    I remember them in the Sun sport page wearing smart suits and hats on the football pitch a few days before the fight
     
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