Who wins my fantasy middleweight super series?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dodgy Syrup, Jun 24, 2021.


Who wins through to be crowned champion?

  1. Hagler

    54 vote(s)
    45.0%

  2. Canelo

    1 vote(s)
    0.8%

  3. GGG

    19 vote(s)
    15.8%

  4. Benn

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Eubank jnr

    1 vote(s)
    0.8%

  6. Toney

    4 vote(s)
    3.3%

  7. LaMotta

    2 vote(s)
    1.7%

  8. Jones jnr

    39 vote(s)
    32.5%
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  1. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    You'll need more than an hour :lol:

    The first fight with Griffith is his best performance, that or the Benvenuti rematch. I've never seen a decent quality version of the first Benvenuti fight, but it was FOTY. The two Rodrigo Valdez are his best wins (IMO), and the rematch is a pretty good fight. You see him recover from a KD and early struggles, as well. The Napoles fight is an excellent showing by Napoles early, but the final two rounds are a great showcase of how devastating 'Escapeta' could be. If I'm remembering right, there's some brutal combos in there.

    If you watch the Benvenuti rematch, the Valdez rematch, and the first Griffith fight, then that'd take you about two hours. Three rounds, fifteen and fourteen. If I had to narrow down one to see Monzon at his best, for an extended period of time, it'd be the Griffith fight.
     
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  2. Dodgy Syrup

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    Nice one, George, I'll check them out.
     
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  3. gollumsluvslave

    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's hard to vote for Toney when Roy scored a near shutout on him in maybe his best ever performance. No one shuts out Toney, yet Roy did. I know that fight was at 168, but still...
     
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  4. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Roy
     
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  5. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    I voted Marvelous of course. His all around greatness is too much for the others, imo. Kinda' surprised Toney only has 1 vote though.
     
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  6. Dodgy Syrup

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    Me too, i thought Toney would have more fans.
     
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  7. Dodgy Syrup

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    The question is, then, if it's at 160 is the result the same?
     
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  8. Dodgy Syrup

    Dodgy Syrup Active Member banned Full Member

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    It's ironic that the two fighter I think would have the most explosive, toe to toe battle, Benn and LaMotta, have no votes.

    The more refined, sophisticated fighters are clearly favoured over the brawlers.
     
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  9. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Think that is a very fair summary
     
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  10. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think a prime Roy beats Toney even at 160. If Toney has a hole in his his game it's movement. Mid range or close range, Toney is the master. Toney is excellent at cutting you off too, but Roy was just on another level. He lands his punch, then he's behind you before you know it.

    If I recall, Toney was having trouble making weight in their fight. But he really was so thoroughly outclassed, that it's hard to say that's any real excuse. Plus, Toney and weight problems is just typical Toney.
     
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  11. Pugilist Specialist

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    I would perhaps take Roy Jones Jr if he doesn’t get clipped and kayoed . His speed and bizarre athleticism (probably aided by roids) could be enough to get a decision over any of them
     
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  12. boxingspitbucket24

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    Anyone who goes through pretty much the entire Top 10 to earn a title shot and then dominate that division for over five years has got to be the best of that division.

    Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
     
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  13. Dodgy Syrup

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    Jones Jnr really was something special, wasn't he?
     
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    It's clear from the poll that Marvin and Roy are the two favourites, and the one most people would like to see face off.

    Just imagine it, at some iconic venue, Marvin Hagler vs Roy Jones Jnr at 160 for the undisputed middleweight championship of the world.

    That'd be some event.
     
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    Edit: I'd be willing to pay $100 for that PPV. What a classic that would be.
     
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