Nino Benvenuti vs. Sugar Ray Leonard

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  1. The Fighting Yoda

    The Fighting Yoda Active Member Full Member

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    I think it has not been discussed before. At least, I didn't see it.
    Which one do you favour?
     
  2. Scott Cork

    Scott Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nino on points. He was better at light middle and middleweight then Leonard.
     
  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    X’s 2, I will also take Nino at either weight.
     
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  4. Scott Cork

    Scott Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm just going to say it. **** Leonard. Robbed old man Marv and then became the worst light heavyweight champion ever.
     
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  5. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    SRL in a pretty hard fought decision or late stoppage. Nino would present some puzzles.
     
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  6. Mark Dunham

    Mark Dunham Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nino wasnt the strongest middleweight, neither was he the most demanding opponent. If leonard is motivated, he will take a decision in 12
     
  7. Devon

    Devon Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Leonard picks him off with a jab and movement, he can see everything what benvenuti is trying to do and reads him easily as benvenuti doesn’t set anything up, no feints, just walks forward
     
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  8. Mark Dunham

    Mark Dunham Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I dont know what to say other than, you're right
     
  9. SheenLantern

    SheenLantern Active Member Full Member

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    It makes no sense to blame the fighter for a poor decision.
     
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  10. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Or more particularly a good one.
     
  11. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    Always one of you whenever Leonard is mentioned.
     
  12. Mark Dunham

    Mark Dunham Well-Known Member Full Member

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    you always seem to be in the minority on this forum. How come?
     
  13. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Maths never was your strong point red, along with boxing of course. You might want to recount using your claws.
     
  14. Mark Dunham

    Mark Dunham Well-Known Member Full Member

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    you didnt answer the question. And who is Red?