Mikkel Kessler vs Benavidez

Discussion in 'Mythical Matchups' started by Xplosive, May 9, 2024.

  1. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    The circa 06-07 Kessler vs current Benavidez.
     
  2. puerto rock

    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Kessler stops him mid to late rounds imo. The jab and distance control win it for Kessler imo. I don’t see Benavidez able to out work and out speed him like Calzaghe nor do I think he can get and stay close enough all night the way Ward was able to do so. I think Kessler runs him into the big right hand all night until Benavidez eventually crumbles.

    Kessler KOs Benavidez late.
     
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  3. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    Agreed.
     
  4. puerto rock

    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Benavidez vs Lacy would have been a war, imo.
     
  5. Xplosive

    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

    I wouldn't sell Benavidez that short. Him versus Lacy would be pretty one sided.
     
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  6. puerto rock

    puerto rock WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    I’d take Benavidez for sure. But I think a prime Lacy would get in his shots and it would be entertaining.
     
  7. Double L

    Double L Book Reader

    I'd give Bena a good shot to beat Kessler. Kessler fought at one speed....I think Bena could figure him out.
     
  8. Jesus of montreal

    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Kessler is kind of overrated , but i think bena comes forward style would have played straight in his hands
     
  9. Jesus of montreal

    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

    Bena kills bum ass lacy
     
  10. Azazel

    Azazel "Twinkle Toes" McJack

    I think Benavidez is on a higher level than Kessler ever was.
     

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