Nino Benv. vs Jose Napoles

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  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nino was not as brute powerful like Monzon was.

    Could Napoles have put enough hurt on Nino
    and TKO'ed him late in the fight (13 rds) ????
     
    Longhhorn71, Dec 23, 2012
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  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Napoles could have won a decision over Nino.
     
    red cobra, Dec 23, 2012
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  3. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In my best Consuela voice I'd have to say "No, no, eehhhhh nooooo".
     
    El Bujia, Dec 23, 2012
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  4. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Benvenuti could be really tepid when he wasn't focused on a fight(and probably not in the best shape) but if he's on form he'd be too big and good for the smaller napoles.

    Got the range, feet and superior handspeed to dictate on the outside with his straight shots and superb uppercuts.Crafty enough to maul and grab when things get too close, though Napoles never really preferred infighting anyway.

    Napoles could beat a disinterested Nino over ten though, simply through greater technical sharpness as Nino wasn't exactly a pressure beast. hell Emiliano vila probably could too.
     
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Emiliano Griffithez?
     
    red cobra, Dec 24, 2012
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  6. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Napoles would give Nino a run for his money... but not beat him. Benvenuti is the bigger guy and would most likely take it on points.
     
    laxpdx, Dec 24, 2012
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  7. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Interesting fight. I think Benvenuti's size is eventually going to be the telling factor. Benvenuti is overlooked as a good boxer, and can surprise with one punch power...Napoles operates on a higher level, but has a tendency to fight aggressively...even when out gunned. Benvenuti will catch him late in the fight, with Napoles leading on the cards. Benvenuti KO13
     
    dpw417, Dec 24, 2012
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