Thoughts on Connor Benn

[Primo Carnera]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

[GaMo]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

[Primo Carnera]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

Of course it's a piece of piss getting hammered and literally knocked out of the ring in the first round by someone perceived as one of the World's most fearsome brutal fighters at the time, and coming back and literally fighting yourself to a standstill to beat him.
It's obviously absolutely horrific what happened to McLellan , but that fight took a helluva lot out of Benn as well. He was never the same after that, and Collins just picked his moments against Benn and Eubank.
I don't remember comparing his heart to Eubank's .Everybody knows Eubank had heart, but Benn definitely won the second fight between them!

[Master]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

Benn beating GMan overides anything Eubank did

[GaMo]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

Benn beating GMan overides anything Eubank did

Eubank knocked out Benn and he also knocked out Watson (who also beat Benn) Benn’s win over the G-Man is impressive but he got away with a lot of rabbit punching and other fouls in that fight. It was an accidental head butt that appeared to start the trouble but I’m sure the punches to the back of his neck didn’t help.

[Primo Carnera]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

Benn beating GMan overides anything Eubank did

Eubank knocked out Benn and he also knocked out Watson (who also beat Benn) Benn’s win over the G-Man is impressive but he got away with a lot of rabbit punching and other fouls in that fight. It was an accidental head butt that appeared to start the trouble but I’m sure the punches to the back of his neck didn’t help.

This all started by you saying "without his power, Benn had little else." And because you're WRONG, you've deflected it into a Benn/Eubank debate and choosing to denigrate one of the finest victories of any British fighter versus an American.
Whatever floats your boat kid.

[GaMo]

Well of course I’m going to compare him to his rivals to prove my point especially a man he fought twice and shared a number of common opponents with...

[Mark TKO]

Well of course I’m going to compare him to his rivals to prove my point especially a man he fought twice and shared a number of common opponents with...

re your earlier comment how can you doubt Benn's heart

He was decked several times, or in trouble and came back to win - ever seen the Logan fight ?

Admittedly the Collins fights were a sad end to his career but he didn't have it any more, he shouldhave had one more easy one after the G-Man fight and said goodbye

[Primo Carnera]

Well of course I’m going to compare him to his rivals to prove my point especially a man he fought twice and shared a number of common opponents with...

Comparing Eubank will never prove that Benn did or didn't have heart. Nobody is disputing anything about Eubank , it's about Benn. All this quit bollocks, are you telling me every fighter who gets KO'd or stopped is a quitter, and has no heart? It's ridiculous.

[Primo Carnera]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

You quite categorically question his heart here and say it's overrated. And in your last post you say he HAS HEART. make your fucking mind up bud.
You were the one comparing him with Eubank and questioning his heart.

[Memphis]

Gumbo is constructing an argument against a point of view he agrees with

[El Kabong]

Another son of a boxing legend who is kinda so-so? Well this is an old story isn't it. Julian Jackon's kids were meh, Eubank Jr is meh, does Collins have sons? RJJ's kids are playing other sports, JC Chavez Jr was IMO a flop, Omar Chavez is meh, Camacho Jr sucked, Christian Camacho sucks, Marvis Frazier was OK, Aaron Pryor Jr sucked, I mean it is hard following in the footsteps of even an average fighter much less achieving as much as your LEGENDARY father. I think the guys who learn the most and work the hardest are the guys who have parents who know what it takes to win and they aren't necessarily the guys who won all the matches they are the guys who had the most learning experiences look at Floyd Mayweather Jr, think he didn't learn off of his pops' and his uncle's mistakes?


I wish the best for the kid, but it's going to be hard to shake the shadow....you MUST learn to fight your way and develop your style which is hard to do when everyone expects something different. Look at Marvis Frazier, good slick boxer but everyone wanted Smokin' Joe take 2 and Marvis couldn't deliver that.

[GaMo]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

You quite categorically question his heart here and say it's overrated. And in your last post you say he HAS HEART. make your fucking mind up bud.
You were the one comparing him with Eubank and questioning his heart.

Benn is overrated and I stand by that statement. Exciting fighters who are aggressive and punch hard will always be overrated but let’s be honest here, he got knocked out by all three of his rivals! He never fought Jones or Toney but if he did I think we all know he’d have another defeat by stoppage on his record.

[El Kabong]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

You quite categorically question his heart here and say it's overrated. And in your last post you say he HAS HEART. make your fucking mind up bud.
You were the one comparing him with Eubank and questioning his heart.

Benn is overrated and I stand by that statement. Exciting fighters who are aggressive and punch hard will always be overrated but let’s be honest here, he got knocked out by all three of his rivals! He never fought Jones or Toney but if he did I think we all know he’d have another defeat by stoppage on his record.

and McClellan did enough to stop him but for the referee allowing that to continue for whatever fucking reason.

[GaMo]

He doesn’t punch like his dad. He’s had nine fights at a very low level and has already been the distance twice. The stoppages he has scored have been TKO’s so he’s no puncher and if you took away his dads power what would really be left? He’s not one for the future.

What would be left? A fucking massive heart and fearless desire. Don't underestimate that mate.

People overrate Benn’s heart, the man quit twice against Collins (from what I remember) whereas his rival Eubank had far more heart going to war with Carl Thompson twice! People overlook the heart and chin of Chris to suck off Benn who got banged out by both Eubank and Watson in his prime. Benn was the Black Gatti.

You quite categorically question his heart here and say it's overrated. And in your last post you say he HAS HEART. make your fucking mind up bud.
You were the one comparing him with Eubank and questioning his heart.

Benn is overrated and I stand by that statement. Exciting fighters who are aggressive and punch hard will always be overrated but let’s be honest here, he got knocked out by all three of his rivals! He never fought Jones or Toney but if he did I think we all know he’d have another defeat by stoppage on his record.

and McClellan did enough to stop him but for the referee allowing that to continue for whatever fucking reason.

The referee did a terrible job that night.