Nigel Benn vs Graciano Rocchigiani

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Eye of Timaeus, Jul 3, 2020.


  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm taking Rocchigiani to take an early onslaught from Benn to take this on points. Thoughts?
     
  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Benn points, Benn is underrated as a boxer, people just see him as a brawler, that's not all he is
     
  3. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There wouldn't be any early onslaught from Benn - there wasn't vs Piper. Piper's height and reach troubled him, plus Rocchi was a southpaw. Benn would also be completely dwarfed by Rocchi - it would literally look a super-welter vs a junior-heavy (seriously!).

    I don't think Nigel can win this fight, he ducks low and we saw what Graciano did to Eubank; pushing his head down and leaning on him - so the most likely scenario is Benn being DQ'd from low blows and/or hitting when the ref steps in.