SRL the best I've faced

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  1. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I know this one has been posted on here before but when I searched I could'nt find it.

    BEST OVERALL FIGHTER: Wiflredo Benitez
    He proved to be identical to me as far as offense and defense. It was like looking into a mirror...I ended up going to hospital after that fight, no energy. That was teh closest thing to death for me, you know? He was the epitome of what a fighter should be.


    BEST BOXER: Wiflredo Benitez
    A classic boxer with a capitol "B". He was the epitome of what a pure boxer should be. He never really got credit for the sort of bexer he was. He was a real tactician. He was a real boxer.


    BEST PUNCHER: Roberto Duran
    Duran's punches were like stone...i've never been hit and hurt to the body pretty much by anyone except Duran. Yeah, Roberto Duran.


    BEST DEFENCE: Floyd Mayweather Sr.
    It was Mayweather, even though I eventually got through it, it was Mayweather...I was almost unable to penetrate it.


    FASTEST HANDS: Tommy Hearns.
    He could hit you cleanly with a lead-off right.


    FASTEST FEET: Tommy Hearns
    Tommy Hearns again. Surprisingly, Tommy hearns. I had to become a puncher against him.


    BEST CHIN: Marvin Hagler
    Granite. Just granite. Has he even meeb knocked down? I saw him rocked by Mugabi. I sam him rocked by Hearns. Even Obelmemias rocked him. But I've never seen any signs of him repreesenting the true definition of being hurt.


    BEST JAB: Tommy Hearns.
    Piston like jab. It was delivered with speed. It hurt. It was accurate. It was like a right hand. It was almsot always on target. Tommy could have beaten Marvin Hagler with that jab.


    STRONGEST: Marcos Geraldo.
    When I beat that guy, in that small ring, with that eldery referee, God bless him, I knew that I could beat anybody. Did you see him when he hurt me? That fight resonated with me. It gave me the msot confidence. When that guy hurt me bad, I took some shots.


    SMARTEST: Benitez
     
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  2. WhyYouLittle

    WhyYouLittle Stand Still Full Member

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    Interesting choice, Benitez as the best fighter. I do think that was his best showing skill wise.
     
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  3. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    I like Leonard as a fighter but I think the only reason he gives Benitez more credit than Duran & co was because he decisively beat Benitez & the fight wasn`t close at all (from my viewing)... fighters do that sorta ****, helps them sleep better at night I suppose.

    I think its clear enough that of all the 7 fights Leonard had vs Duran (X3) Hearns (X2) Hagler (X1) & Benitez (X1) that it was Duran that looked the most complete opponent in that first fight in Montreal.

    JMO
     
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  4. MrBumboclart

    MrBumboclart Active Member Full Member

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    I like that Wilfred is getting his just dos. I always go on about this guy because I think he was awesome. They spoke about matching him with Hagler at like a 155 catchweight but nothing ever happened. That would have been something to see. Such a shame how he ended up. A talented fighter with reflexes to rival Sweet Pea
     
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  5. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That was much my thought too. But I'd say that the fight was pretty close. Leonard had a healthy lead going into the last round, but most rounds were quite close. Leonard was one of the best at stealing rounds with a couple of punches or a combination shortly before the bell, though.
     
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  6. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    A lot of respect for Benitez. Benitez was a great fighter. Too bad he came along in an era where he lost both his 147 and 154 pound titles to Leonard and Hearns. I think he was at his best almost at 154 since his competition was slower at that weight and he was still quick and had such beautiful hand speed and reflexes.
     
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  7. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Mayweather sr:-(
     
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  8. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    Thats what i was thinking too.

    BTW loving this "best i've faced" threads.

    Does anyone know the Roy Jones "Best i've faced" that was in the latest ring mag?
     
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  9. WhyYouLittle

    WhyYouLittle Stand Still Full Member

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    Ray could be giving it to him cause he's usually the most underapreciated of their gen and is in terrible shape today. Real shame. The guy in a good night was just a beauty.
     
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  10. Andrei00

    Andrei00 Active Member Full Member

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    Did Dundee train his boxers to say that same line after big fights?
     
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  11. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Even Fully Obel rocked Marv'? What ya' sayin' Ray, that he couldn't crack? :twisted:

    Anyway, he's lieing through his teeth. Kalule was the real answer to every question posed. Ray just wanted to protect Ayub from the C.I.A or some ****, not sure but that's it I think.
     
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  12. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Mayweather sr over Benitez :verysad
     
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  13. funkboxblue

    funkboxblue New Member Full Member

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    Wht not Benitiz over Duran remeber Duran QUIT!
     
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  14. WhyYouLittle

    WhyYouLittle Stand Still Full Member

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    Here we go...
     
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  15. TheSouthpaw

    TheSouthpaw Champion Full Member

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    Duran vs Leonard I
     
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