Tony Zale vs Nigel Benn, 160 lbs, Prime For Prime

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Tony Zale vs Nigel Benn, 160 lbs, Prime For Prime.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, May 15, 2020
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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Zale could very possibly hit the canvas but either way he stays composed and punches much shorter and tighter than Benn. Zale breaks him down and stops him
     
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  3. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree with robert, Benn swings outside, Zale punches short and inside, Nigel could not have withstood Zales body punching for too long, midway stoppage, Benn might rise from a knockdown, but in the end nowhere to hide.
     
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  4. mcvey

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    Zale.
     
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  5. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gotta go with the man from Gary, Indiana...
     
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I know you meant to say Benn but I go with the Man of Steel.
     
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