Nino Benvenuti vs Sergio Martinez

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  1. split_decision

    split_decision Electronic information tampers with your soul Full Member

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    who wins and how?
     
  2. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'll vote for Benvenuti.
    Great amateur pedrigree and experience...Both would cause each other stylistic headaches. So it would boil down to who makes the adjustments, and stays consistent with out mental lapses (ie 12th round meltdowns). I think Benvenuti's resume says he would be the man. Benvenuti was a very good boxer, who often gets overlooked...I like Nino by decision, because he could fight more effectively either pressing or countering than Martinez can...in other words, Benvenuti is the more well rounded fighter.
     
  3. Nate 2011

    Nate 2011 Active Member Full Member

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    I think Martinez' style would give Benvenuti more problems than Monzon's style and technique did in both of there fights. Martinez, besides Hagler and Hopkins, is another guy that I'd pick over Monzon although not by much at the moment given that he's still a natural Jr. Middleweight fighting as a world middleweight champion.

    Martinez by a fairly close but unanimous 15-round decision.
     
  4. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    I like Martinez' jab and athletic ability to carry the day. 15 rounds? I like Serg by about 9-6 nice and clear.
     
  5. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My pick would be a peak Benvenuti every timeMartinez is an excellent boxer but IMO slightly overrated when talking ATGs.But over the distance.
     
  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Nino was all around a better fighter as well as being more proven than Martinez.
     
  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Nino W15 Sergio
     
  8. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    I think Martinez beats him up over 15.

    Martinez is the dogs bollox