Razor Ruddock vs Frank Bruno

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 22, 2025.


Who wins and how

  1. Ruddock KO/TKO

    76.3%
  2. Bruno KO/TKO

    15.8%
  3. Ruddock Decision

    2.6%
  4. Bruno Decision

    2.6%
  5. Draw

    2.6%
  1. Paul McB

    Paul McB Member Full Member

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    Great matchup and wish it’d happened!
    I see it playing out similar to Lewis v Bruno, with Frank troubling him with the jab and rights early on, possibly even scoring a knockdown, but then gets caught by the Ruddock “smash” which at the very least causes him to freeze up and get stopped.
     
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  2. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Bruno should win by the mid rounds. He's bigger, stronger and the better boxer. Ruddock has more heart. He could stick around long enough climbing off the canvas to catch Frank's chin.

    Bruno wins 4 out of 5.
     
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  3. BoxingFan2002

    BoxingFan2002 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For some weird reason, I would pick Bruno by UD or stoppage.
     
  4. Jamal Perkins

    Jamal Perkins Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ruddock after 19 rounds of war with Tyson was a pretty spent force. He had originally been due to face Tyson in winter 1989.

    The best version of Bruno was the 87-89 version.

    I think the best Ruddock knocks out the best Bruno.
     
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