LondonRingRules Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) --- This Saturday in Omaha, Iowa with Jose being a 6-2 or 3 undefeated hotshot with matching reach. In short, that's a half foot minimum height and reach Crawford is giving up. I tend to think it will be very awkward in the beginning. Thoughts? Edited October 14, 2018 by LondonRingRules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 (edited) Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez I don't know much about Benavidez, but I don't see the 3" reach disadvantage as being much of a problem. Crawford gets in and out so quickly, fighting from range, that it doesn't matter. (remember the Postol fight?) If Benavidez fights "tall," and keeps his head safely back, then that's another story. It will be very interesting to see if Bud can mount a good and sustained body attack. I'm racking my brain, but I can't recall if Crawford has ever gone to the body much in any fight. Oh wait - Indongo, of course! Well, there's the blueprint. Edited October 11, 2018 by Cableaddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez How come this is only a 3star fight on boxrec? Two undefeated fighters, one of them with a claim at the pound for pound top spot and a world title fight. Given that Cable doesn't know much about Benavidez, I am guessing he simply has a padded record winning regularly against plodders on undercards without too much bluster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez How come this is only a 3star fight on boxrec? Crawford 'new' and unproven to the WW division having only fought Horn at this weight since moving up is the simple answer to boxrec's star rating 'logic'. Benavidez decisioned Mauricio Herrera (at SLW) who undoubtably beat Danny Swift, so on that form makes him not half bad. Plus has 8 first round KO's on his CV. This Saturday in Omaha, Iowa Has it moved then LRR ? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Has it moved then LRR ? :lol: Must be drifting tectonic plates shifting towns into new states! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez --- Ahem...I'll have you know that the center of Nebraska and Iowa are well within the acceptable statistical international geographic margin of error. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez --- Ahem...I'll have you know that the center of Nebraska and Iowa are well within the acceptable statistical international geographic margin of error. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it! No worries. The way global warming has been accelerating, Nebraska will soon be the west coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez 2018-10-11 Crawford vs. Benavidez Final Presser http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/74/5f/13/563e4b999052174.jpg Single click thumbnail for screenshot Source: ESPN+ WEB-DL Video: Mp4 - 960p x 540p @ ~2.6 Mbps 16:9 @ 59.940 fps Main@L3.2 Audio: AAC 192 kb/s @ 48 khz (English) Runtime: 00:28:49 Download: http://filecloud.io/zem0suwqi https://yadi.sk/d/jQLqNbVRXh98RA (Mirror) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez --- Overtrained at weighin? Bud at 145.4 and Benavidez at 145 if scales are accurate, always dubious in boxing. Boxing News: Crawford, Benavidez on weight at wild weigh-in >> October 12, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez What's this bad blood all about between them? Hate this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez What's this bad blood all about between them? Hate this stuff. It's about running out of genuine fights you can sell and conjuring up some grudge to sell tickets and justify the fight. See Campbell vs Coyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez --- Bud an interesting physical study in the pics at the weighin. When he swung at Benavidez, his right back scapcula muscle bulges in contrast to his left scapula bisected into a different shape. And his nose is red like Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. And his opponent is the same overtrained size and weight of Tommy Hearns in his first SRLeonard fight. Deja vu all over again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Shakur stepping up against Simion in his first scheduled 10 rounder. Simion with only 2 loses on his record, against Quigg and Selby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Umm Anyone watch this Stevenson fight? Well Shakur just blasted out Simion in the 1st round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez --- And Bens length and agressiveness early proved problematic early, but he seemed to have run out of ambition to coast, and then paid for his aggressive impudence when Bud uppercut him on his can in the closing seconds. Ben did well to rise, but was waved off in the follow up. Definately needs a few more wrinkles to his game if he wants to compete at this level. In short, his mouth wrote a check his ass couldn't cash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Decent enough contest for 6 rounds which I had even at this point. Then Bud upped gears and took control of the fight and it was a brilliant finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Shakur stepping up against Simion in his first scheduled 10 rounder. Simion with only 2 loses on his record, against Quigg and Selby. Shakur is the real deal, no doubt, but don't overlook the fact that Simon took the fight on less than 1 week's notice, so he may not have been on good shape, physically or mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez It's about running out of genuine fights you can sell and conjuring up some grudge to sell tickets and justify the fight Nah not in this case it was a Hispanic and black gang 'ting. Plus; Bud has only just stepped up to WW so we have the prospect of plenty of brilliant fights - just for starters we have Bud vs Special K, Porter, One Time, Pacroid, Danny Swift and Errol Spence Jr. - if this doesnt whet your appetite gavvy then its time for the snooker forum for good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Nah not in this case it was a Hispanic and black gang 'ting. Bud vs Special K, Porter, One Time, Pacroid, Danny Swift and Errol Spence Jr. - if this doesnt whet your appetite gavvy then its time for the snooker forum for good... I'm not buying that - just more manufactured bullshit. Seeing Crawford beat up Kell Brook isn't a terribly edifying spectacle, Pacquiao is going to run a mile from him, Garcia is a one-dimensional lump, Porter's never been anything startling and Thurman's almost certainly avoiding anyone he thinks has a chance. That leaves Spence, which would be lovely but the other problem is Crawford is on ESPN and everyone else..isn't. Once Wilder/Fury/ Joshua have resolved their merry-go-round I will almost certainly withdraw from the boxing part of the forum at least - I'm already only watching the odd big-event fight and it's only the heavyweight curiosity shop keeping me from giving up on boxing completely - sick to death of it all and hopefully I won't have to linger long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez --- Alas, poor Gavvy, I knew him Horatio. A fellow of infinite jest, and yes, of snooker too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Seeing Crawford beat up Kell Brook isn't a terribly edifying spectacle, Pacquiao is going to run a mile from him, Garcia is a one-dimensional lump, Porter's never been anything startling and Thurman's almost certainly avoiding anyone he thinks has a chance. That leaves Spence, which would be lovely but the other problem is Crawford is on ESPN and everyone else..isn't. Bloody hell Gav, Crawford might be about the best of the bunch but he's gotta face whats there infront of him, and all things considered, it's a decent enough calibre of division! :haha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Bloody hell Gav, Crawford might be about the best of the bunch but he's gotta face whats there infront of him, and all things considered, it's a decent enough calibre of division! :haha: I would never argue he doesn;t have to face what's in front of him - I've always said champions should face all comers. But that doesn't mean they're exciting fights or likely to be competitive. And as I say, I doubt most of those fights will even get made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez And as I say, I doubt most of those fights will even get made. This is the key right here, and probably the most likely thing to hamper it all. The biggets problem witht he sport! I think some of those fights would be alright though and somewhat competitive. More to them than most of the divisions can offer up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez I'm not buying that - just more manufactured bullshit. The 17,000 cap stadium was sold out months ago and it wasnt ppv on espn, so there was no need to hype the fight up with manufactured bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Re: Terence Crawford vs Jose Benavidez Umm Anyone watch this Stevenson fight? Well Shakur just blasted out Simion in the 1st round. This kid gonna be one to keep an eye on for the future then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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