Would You Give Frank Bruno A Chance, Against Wlad Klitschko??

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    What about the Bruno of the Lewis fight for instance?
    Could his solid right hand knock the heck out of Klitschko?
    I don't think Bruno should be a massive under dog here personally...
     
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  2. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bruno would have a good chance, he sure had the juice to starch Wlad. Whether he does though........
     
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  3. Freddy Benson.

    Freddy Benson. Active Member Full Member

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    I think Klitschko probably wins a hard fought victory. However, as you said I don't think Bruno should be seen as a massive underdog and he could definitely have chances.
     
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  4. Fergy

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    If he's gonna get him, it has to be early, for me.
    I never like Frank's chances going late in to a fight.
    He has to get right in there and don't give Wlad a chance to settle, then hopefully nail him.
    It's not an impossible win imo.
     
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  5. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    A battle of the ramrod jabs! Frank has a chance with pre-Steward Wlad maybe, but that once Manny had settled in Wlad became an exceptional fighter and carried on that run for a few fights after Manny died (overall say from Byrd to Pulev) and there'd be only one winner. Frank would make it competitive early on with the fine, strong jab of his (like he did with Lewis) but he'd face a patient, sensible fighter who was risk-averse after his earlier setbacks and Bruno would be against one of the best jabs in the divisions history and certainly the best mix of power & accuracy for me. Great range also, and as effective when he was screwing/twisting that left hand in through his opponents guard instead.

    Overall, Klit TKO 9, Bruno fades as he did then being stopped on his feet by the ref while doing his 'dozy zombie' thing.
     
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  6. janitor

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    A chance for sure, but not a very good one.
     
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  7. cross_trainer

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    Every time I see your Liston cat picture, I smile.
     
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  8. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    One scary lookin cat!!
     
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  9. The Long Count

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    No chance against the best version of Wlad.
     
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  10. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Frank has a better chance than most of Wlad's challengers.

    It's a 50/50 fight.
     
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  11. Nosferatu

    Nosferatu Corbett's thong is my proudest fap banned Full Member

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    He would have a chance, but prime Wlad was too smart for him
     
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  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    No.
     
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  13. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime for prime he would have a punchers chance, but I'd make Wlad clear favourite.
     
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  14. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    It just clicked that the cat is meant to look like Sonny Liston...
     
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  15. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    He was a big softie.
     
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