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[QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 4268313, member: 516"]
Not a great night of TV network boxing…..  And on the 20th Anniversary (weekend) of Gatti/Ward 1.  IMO, DAZN card (Richards/Buatsi) was best of the day.

Guys that were supposed to “look good” were matched accordingly.  Both promotional stables (TR and PBC).  Lemieux is shop-worn, was there for the payday and naturally a smaller guy.  Applaud his guts and effort, but he was in there for a reason.  I like Benevidez (even though he’s missed weight and popped for coke after a couple of fights) but he hasn’t fought anyone remotely threatening (yet).  He’s part of the “PBC system;” - market and showcase the talent/personality thru careful matchups.  Continues next weekend with Tank Davis/Romero.  IMO, mismatches and showcase fights for the “A side guys” wouldn’t be (so) distasteful if they fought more than once or twice per year….

I’d like to see Benevidez take on the bigger Charlo or maybe Plant (both same stable and weight).  I’d favor David over both, but better opposition/more competitive matchups for us boxing fans.  Winner(s) become Canelo’s mandatory at 168.  All makes sense (to me) so means it probably won’t happen…..

On a positive note, I heard Crawford “leaked” that a venue (MGM Vegas) was already agreed to for the proposed matchup with Spence.  I remain hopeful that we’ll see the two best Welters in the ring by year’s end.
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