Wilfred Benitez -vs- Barney Ross…

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  1. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I admit I’m a massive Benitez fan & it gets the better of me when discussing him, so let’s see what say you over fifteen rounds.
     
  2. HomicideHank

    HomicideHank I believe in the transmigration of souls Full Member

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    I got Ross by decision
     
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  3. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

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    15 rounds?

    I am a big Benitez fan but sorry, my man Barney take this one.

    Sure, Benitez is the mythical Radar with amazing speed and defensive skills, a great counterpuncher ... but Barney was tough as nails, with supreme endurance and he was never stopped in his whole career.

    Since Barney is not going down, it is gonna be a long, grueling fight for Benitez. Regardless his impressive defensive skills, soon or later Benitez will start losing momentum and slowing down, while Barney would be just getting started.

    Easy money here.
    Barney by late stoppage.
     
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  4. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Ross wins but it would not be by stoppage. This is going the full 15.
     
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  5. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree, it's going 15. And I'm leaning towards Benitez.
     
  6. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If Ross had that knockout power he would be the complete fighter, he can dash in and out, had a GREAT jab, on good in fighting skills, know how to control the ring ete, Benitez is not going to have a easy time with Barney.
     
  7. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree. This is so close it could go either way.
     
  8. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I got Ross in a close but clear UD. Canzoneri was slippery as well. Ross stays focused and keeps working