Roberto Duran vs Nigel Benn @MW

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Pachilles, Mar 29, 2010.


  1. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    I was hoping no one would even bother posting in this thread, bores the **** out of me.

    Pachilles obviously started the thread so he could start yet another argument about Duran, best just leaving him too it and not replying.
     
  2. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its abundantly clear now that pachilles really is a one trick pony....
     
  3. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    if a focused duran turns up and benn fights the way he did against watson then it could well be a stoppage win for duran around the 6th, but i think benn would of fought at a smarter fight and also the extra speed of benn is a big factor here i will go with benn by ko
     
  4. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    More the case of being a one trick DONKEY:lol:
     
  5. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gerald Mcllelan. Tragically
    Also Robbie Sims and Doug Dewitt did not fold within a few rounds but were broken down.
     
  6. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    the G-man fight was at supermiddle:good
     
  7. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mclelland and i think sims were at 168.
    Benn was a much improved fighter at 168.
     
  8. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i am pretty sure the sims fight was a middleweight contest
     
  9. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes,you are right,the sims fight was at 160.
    It was the fight after benn had lost to eubank.
    I watched his post eubank fights with sims,milo and morgan,and this seemed to be the time when nigel learned how to calm down,pace himself and 'box' a little.
    On review,i think that the 160 benn of the sims and milo bouts would give duran an interesting battle. (the sims bout is the ony bout at middle that benn actually used his boxing ability in.)
    But,still i think 83 duran would beat THAT benn,just too many tools.
    Only at 168 does benn beat duran.
     
  10. essexboy

    essexboy The Cat Full Member

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    The Sims fight is still my favourite Benn performance. Only man to KO him, quite a feat considering the level of opposition Sims faced.
     
  11. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    fair comment :good
     
  12. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes,the sims fight was cool.
     
  13. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    You mean like the Great Barkley?
     
  14. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No,the great watson and eubanks....:D
     
  15. Pachilles

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    the great Robbie Sims?