Would you give Conor Benn credit if he moved down and KO'd Haney

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Would you ?

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  1. Yes

    10 vote(s)
    37.0%

  2. No, steroids

    8 vote(s)
    29.6%

  3. I don’t care

    9 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What if
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 11, 2023
    MarkusFlorez99, Dec 11, 2023
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  2. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why does voting yes mean I have to hate Haney?
     
    Reg, Dec 11, 2023
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  3. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I saw Benn called Haney out for a fight at 147
    Both are despicable ass clowns I really wouldn't know who to root for LOL
     
    MidniteProwler, Dec 11, 2023
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  4. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I couldn't see Benn winning a round against Haney at 140. Probably a similar story at 147. Levels.
     
    like a boss, Dec 11, 2023
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  5. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Yes, up to a point...

    In terms of natural size and weight, it's a pretty fair fight - same height, similar walk-around weight and Haney's got the longer reach.

    You couldn't accuse Benn of weight bullying Haney - how much credit you'd really give it depends on how much you rate Haney's skills and ability to win without a stacked deck, I think.
     
    BubblesUK, Dec 11, 2023
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  6. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He doesn't need to move up. Haney needs to start fighting opponents his own size for the first time in his life if he's so great

    Haney is a lot bigger than Teofimo who was a massive weight bully in his own right as you can see here

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    Benn might have bulked up for the CEJ fight but that's his 147 size
     
    Serge, Dec 11, 2023
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  7. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Haney would box benns ears off.
     
    lepinthehood, Dec 11, 2023
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  8. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Would I give him credit? Yes sure because I would have him a big underdog vs Haney, especially if he drained himself to make that fight and still won. But let's be honest, he probably loses, he's no Loma and I'd say at best is on a similar level to Pograis when it comes to actual ability and we saw how easily Haney handled Pograis.
     
    Brighton bomber, Dec 12, 2023
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  9. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Sure. I would enjoy Haney getting KTFO.
     
    vast, Dec 12, 2023
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  10. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Feed Benn to Josh Taylor.

    Good domestic fight
     
    Jacques81, Dec 12, 2023
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  11. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well yeah, I would, but I can't even picture this happening at all in honesty.
     
    Inglis_1, Dec 13, 2023
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  12. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He'd spark Haney out and I wouldn't hold it against him if he was juiced to high heaven when he did either and that's some real doubly bubbly real talk
     
    Serge, Dec 13, 2023
    Serge, Dec 13, 2023
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  13. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I doubt he can get down to 140 without sacrificing his strength and eggsplosiveness. It's a fight that makes sense at 147 though.
     
    drenlou, Dec 13, 2023
    drenlou, Dec 13, 2023
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