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12 rounds
This fight is going to points im sure. They both had iron chins, and the fact that Eubank never fru a massive volume of punches over 12 rounds I don't see Minter getting cut up in this fight (tho its possible).
Im going Minter on a very close SD.

great thread gambler.

A fascinating fight this one.

Especially if it was over 15.

Minter was a classical stand up style european fighter but he had a good dig in his hands and could move quite efficiently

Eubanks had terrific physical strength and will. Decent power and a unorthodox style.

On the assumption it is the 1991-1994 Eubanks and the not the burnt out bored fighter of later vintage, I think Alan will control the early rounds with his jab but by round 5-6 Eubanks will have succeeding in making it a war of attrition with his sharp counters and slugging. It will right down to the wire and Minter will win a razor tight decision over 15.

Minter was very prone to cuts, my prediction is Eubank by TKO.

gambler49 wrote:12 rounds
This fight is going to points im sure. They both had iron chins, and the fact that Eubank never fru a massive volume of punches over 12 rounds I don't see Minter getting cut up in this fight (tho its possible).
Im going Minter on a very close SD.

Somebody already beat me too it, but Minter had paper skin that was easily torn, so there is nothing sure about this going the distance. I also wouldn't call Minter's chin "iron." It could certainly be dented. However, Eubanks wasn't exactly a big puncher. I always thought a lot of Minter as a boxer, and if he could have avoided bleeding to death, I would go with him by UD in the range of 116-112, 115-113 over 12.

giacomino wrote:

gambler49 wrote:12 rounds
This fight is going to points im sure. They both had iron chins, and the fact that Eubank never fru a massive volume of punches over 12 rounds I don't see Minter getting cut up in this fight (tho its possible).
Im going Minter on a very close SD.

Somebody already beat me too it, but Minter had paper skin that was easily torn, so there is nothing sure about this going the distance. I also wouldn't call Minter's chin "iron." It could certainly be dented. However, Eubanks wasn't exactly a big puncher. I always thought a lot of Minter as a boxer, and if he could have avoided bleeding to death, I would go with him by UD in the range of 116-112, 115-113 over 12.

Alan Minter's reign as a world champion is one of my earliest sporting memories. I had been sent with my brother to live in the north of england with an aunt and her 2 young kids.We were all 4-8 years old. We used to eat a cereal called weetabix and they were running a british sports heroes card collection . All 4 of us would fight to be the one to open a new cereal box. I got lucky and the card I was rewarded with was one of Alan Minter Middleweight champion of the world.
Minter really tried to take Hagler on. It was a measure of Hagler's versatility and warrior mentality that he went into such a hostile environment and calmly cut Minters face to shreds and ribbons!

mugabi wrote:

giacomino wrote:

gambler49 wrote:12 rounds
This fight is going to points im sure. They both had iron chins, and the fact that Eubank never fru a massive volume of punches over 12 rounds I don't see Minter getting cut up in this fight (tho its possible).
Im going Minter on a very close SD.

Somebody already beat me too it, but Minter had paper skin that was easily torn, so there is nothing sure about this going the distance. I also wouldn't call Minter's chin "iron." It could certainly be dented. However, Eubanks wasn't exactly a big puncher. I always thought a lot of Minter as a boxer, and if he could have avoided bleeding to death, I would go with him by UD in the range of 116-112, 115-113 over 12.

Alan Minter's reign as a world champion is one of my earliest sporting memories. I had been sent with my brother to live in the north of england with an aunt and her 2 young kids.We were all 4-8 years old. We used to eat a cereal called weetabix and they were running a british sports heroes card collection . All 4 of us would fight to be the one to open a new cereal box. I got lucky and the card I was rewarded with was one of Alan Minter Middleweight champion of the world.
Minter really tried to take Hagler on. It was a measure of Hagler's versatility and warrior mentality that he went into such a hostile environment and calmly cut Minters face to shreds and ribbons!

Also Minter slightly wobble hagler in that fight. Think it was the 2nd round.

Eubank, on points...

Minter by a clear decision if he doesn't cut, but he could be cut by anyone.

Seamus wrote:Minter by a clear decision if he doesn't cut, but he could be cut by anyone.

I agree he cut very easy. But cos Eubank was'nt a volume puncher, and Eubank is a counter puncher I think Minter will be good for 12 rounds.