Welteweights: Donald Curry vs Wilfred Benitez

elmersalsa · Post by **elmersalsa** » 16 Jul 2007, 17:33

Will brother Don do better than Bruce in this fight? Who wins?

Nile4000 · Post by **Nile4000** » 16 Jul 2007, 19:18

The Curry of the McCrory fight stops Benitez late if he catches him.Chances are, that is not going to happen and he loses to Benitez in a razor thin verdict over 15, Benitez's defense being the difference.

ringsider · Post by **ringsider** » 16 Jul 2007, 21:07

Benitez easily beats the tar out of Curry. To quick & slick. Curry is not even in Benitez's league.

Seamus · Post by **Seamus** » 16 Jul 2007, 22:50

At WW Donald Curry was a fast hitting accurate puncher with excellent stamina, who picked his shots beautifully. His Cobra strike style vs Benitez's radar defense would make for a chess match, yet it would still be fast and entertaining. At the end I think Curry's superior firepower would be the difference and I believe he'd win something like 9-5-1 on rounds.

ringsider · Post by **ringsider** » 17 Jul 2007, 03:00

Curry was sooooooo over rated.......

Seamus · Post by **Seamus** » 17 Jul 2007, 06:35

Yes and No. He was nothing special at JMW, and alot of boxing writers at KO, Ring etc went way overboard when they predicted him moving up to MW and beating Hagler. On the otherhand, prior to his loss to Honeyghan, he was outstanding at WW.

dr_devious · Post by **dr_devious** » 17 Jul 2007, 07:27

Curry was brilliant at his best at WW, but his peak didnt last very long at all. I think he would have beaten Benitez on points, with Benitez's defensive skills seeing him through to the end

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 17 Jul 2007, 08:38

Seamus wrote: alot of boxing writers at KO, Ring etc went way overboard when they predicted him moving up to MW and beating Hagler. On the otherhand, prior to his loss to Honeyghan, he was outstanding at WW.

Totally agree with this one. Curry was excellent but he was not as good as was claimed at the time.

ringsider · Post by **ringsider** » 17 Jul 2007, 10:36

Well I think you all exibit the classic symptoms of over rating Curry, while not giving Benitez' any credit. Curry never beat anybody who was anyone. He would never touch Benitez', unless you think Curry was on the same level as Surgar Ray Leonard!!!

The Great John L · Post by **The Great John L** » 17 Jul 2007, 10:40

ringsider wrote:Curry never beat anybody who was anyone.

I take it that you're not very familiar with 80's welters?

Borinken25 · Post by **Borinken25** » 17 Jul 2007, 21:06

Benitez using his defense and counter punching ability wins a clear decision against Curry. Something like 8 rounds to 4 for a clear UD.

ringsider · Post by **ringsider** » 17 Jul 2007, 21:10

....not very familar with 80's welters......

And they were who? A bunch of nobodies.......

Everyone had moved up.....that is the ONLY reason Curry ever became champ.

markl · Post by **markl** » 23 Jul 2007, 18:21

Curry was fast and strong. His star didn't shine long but his wins over Starling,McCrory and Jones are comparable to Benitez wins over Palamino & Weston.

Curry's speed and accuracy would cause the radar trouble and I would guess that 2 flash knockdowns provide the Cobra with a narrow points win.

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 23 Jul 2007, 18:54

Do we even need to argue this? Benetiz wins all the way.

Victor*KC · Post by **Victor*KC** » 23 Jul 2007, 22:17

What happened when Benitez fought someone that was faster and sharper than him he lost {Hearns} I think both fighters would try to counter off each other but I think Curry's edges in speed and power get him a close UD..

Seamus · Post by **Seamus** » 23 Jul 2007, 23:07

Wilfred Benitez has the more impressive career, but Donald Curry was clearly the more impressive of the two at WW. Two decision wins over the excellent Marlon Starling, a 1st round KO of Roger Stafford. a 4th round stoppage of rugged hard punching Colin Jones, and a 2nd round demolition of Milton McCrory (McCallum needed 10).