View Full Version : Jimmy Wilde v Benny Lynch
Battle of 2 of the greatest ever Flyweights from the UK going at it over 15 rounds who have you got?
My2Sense
01-05-2009, 12:03 PM
I'd take Wilde, but I have no idea by what. Wilde was a more well-rounded fighter IMO and also the more proven at the top level. Even at his peak, Lynch was flawed IMO.
GPater11093
01-05-2009, 12:09 PM
I would say Wilde by KO bt you have to rember drink had ruined Benny by the age of about 25 so we never realy saw the best of him.
However the fight would be competitive till 1 fighter landed a big shot and KOd the other and i think Wilde would land that punch first around the 10th
Minotauro
01-05-2009, 12:26 PM
I voted for Lynch I think he would outwork Wilde to a decision and he is one of the few flyweights who I think might be able to take Wilde punchers. Here is a highlight of Benny.
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GPater11093
01-05-2009, 01:14 PM
minotauro
great video im a huge lynch fan
imagine what beeny could have been if he didnt drink were not talking greatest flyweight ever were talking GOAT
TommyV
01-05-2009, 02:12 PM
I doubt he could of been the greatest of all-time.
He might not of even been the greatest flyweight of all-time if Pancho Villa was around longer.
Jimmy Wilde is the greatest flyweight of all-time regardless, and I would take him in this fight by late stoppage over 20, Lynch had a good chin and defensive skills.
GPater11093
01-05-2009, 02:19 PM
Jimmy Wilde is the greatest flyweight of all-time regardless, and I would take him in this fight by late stoppage over 20, Lynch had a good chin and defensive skills.
agree with taht
stevebhoy87
01-05-2009, 03:57 PM
minotauro
great video im a huge lynch fan
imagine what beeny could have been if he didnt drink were not talking greatest flyweight ever were talking GOAT
Lynch would never have been the GOAT mate, not a chance, however i think he would have been the best flyweight ever, his defence is really underrated IMO, slipped shots brilliantly and he always had the power to take out his opponent at any time.
I'd pick him to beat wilde in a tight fight but i am a bit biased
Sweet Pea
01-05-2009, 04:08 PM
minotauro
great video im a huge lynch fan
imagine what beeny could have been if he didnt drink were not talking greatest flyweight ever were talking GOATWhat total nonsense.:patschHe's arguably not even a top 10 Flyweight of all time as it is.
Minotauro
01-05-2009, 04:08 PM
minotauro
great video im a huge lynch fan
imagine what beeny could have been if he didnt drink were not talking greatest flyweight ever were talking GOAT
Not sure about greatest of all time but he could have definitely done more he had the talent and skill maybe if he didn't have a drinking problem we would be talking about alongside Wilde, Ted Kid Lewis and Fitz as greatest fighters from the UK.
GPater11093
01-05-2009, 04:11 PM
Not sure about greatest of all time but he could have definitely done more he had the talent and skill maybe if he didn't have a drinking problem we would be talking about alongside Wilde, Ted Kid Lewis and Fitz as greatest fighters from the UK.
maybe went a bit too far but he had some skills though
Brian123
01-10-2009, 08:05 PM
The best Flyweight ever vs. one of the most underrated boxing greats.
Wilde by 9th round KO in a close, good fight!
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