Tony Sibson vs Herol Graham

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  1. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    British middleweight fight that really should have happened.

    Who takes it?
     
  2. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like Sibson. Graham's skills are an asset, but Sibbo came in fast and hard. The question is, how much punishment could Herol take?

    I envision the slickster Graham taking a lead early on, but as the brutish Sibbo keeps boring in, HG wears out late.
     
  3. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Graham would outbox him and if McCallum didn't break Graham down then Sibson isn't
     
  4. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i take graham in this one to win a decision , graham would be just a little to elusive for sibson
     
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  5. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Graham would frustrate the hell out of Sibbo. Maybe a few bumpy moments on the way but a clear ud for Graham.
     
  6. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sibbo's left hook would always be a threat,but I see Graham totting up a clear points verdict with his elusiveness and speed.
     
  7. ron u.k.

    ron u.k. Boxing Addict banned

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    I agree with most.Herol's elusiveness wins the day here and wins a points decision,but Sibbo would be a danger all the way through.
     
  8. AREA 53

    AREA 53 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sibbo Much prefered the Come forward opponent, or at least one who was looking to Pounce on Him, and who he could perhaps beat to the punch with his stunning Left Hook, Tony did pressure the smart boxing Dwight Davidson out of the decision, in an eliminator, but Herol is probably a Level above Dwight, certainly in the Frustration Stakes, Given Tony's Struggle with Kaylor and Loss to Finnegan, i would have to side with Herol to Frustrate and Pick and Poke his way to a decision, i think he would be wary of Tony's "Rollin Thunder" advance before Launching, he would of been wise to be, Sibbo in the John Collins, Lucas, or Minter...Something to Prove mood is very dangerous, but i think Herols usual cautious approach sees him home on points...But if Sibbo lands that left hook ..Tony fired very quick combinations when confronted with wounded prey...
     
  9. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Graham was very often at his best against domestic opposition.

    As well as being elusive, The Bomber could turn on the offence when confident.

    I think after an initial reconnaissance mission, Herol would turn it on and Sibson although brave, would have no real answers.

    Graham in about 10, with Sibbo either out on his feet or his corner retiring him.
     
  10. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Has strong as Sibson was i don't see him doing out with Bomber.

    Clear points win for Herol.
     
  11. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    I would go with Graham. Too slick for Tony.
     
  12. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see this ending like the Jackson fight except without all the punishment

    watch for Sibbo to get under Herol's jab and come up withe uppercuts to the head and body. What a master he was. By the fifth, you can see herol holding his ribs. that's when Sibbo tripple left hooks to the head and ends the night
     
  13. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    does anyone really think anyone would want to mess with the deadly poison that was Sbison's left hook? Quite possibly one of the most lethal left hooks I've ever seen. Dont mess with THIS white boy
     
  14. AREA 53

    AREA 53 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RedR - Indeed. it could be a thing of Savage Beauty, A Left hook any Philly Middle would of been proud to own...perhaps even a cyclone...(?)
     
  15. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    How I see it.