Comments Thread For: Benavidez Edges Herrera For Title, Outcome Disputed

[Corelone]

I don't think he's that skilled/talented after watching this. He never consistently imposed himself on Herrera, though he had the physical advantages. He was too content to lean on the ropes and not keep the fight in the center of the ring. Herrera was landing jabs to the body whenever he wanted and Benavidez barely countered that. I'll be more impressed when he fights someone who rivals him in talent. He didn't have to be wary of Herrera's power or speed, but still wasn't letting it all hang out. This is his first notable opponent on HBO and he didn't seem eager to impress the audience. He didn't make a good first impression.

He stunk. They are setting him up for a pay day.

[PunchyPotorff]

i'm excited about what this kid has in store for us. very talented 22 year old.

With that big chin stuck way out there you can bet he gets caught and stone cold KOd soon. He's an accident waiting to happen. If Herrera had more pop he could've ended it by round 3. That chin has a 'HIT ME PLEASE' blinking neon sign on it.

[ht23]

please explain how herrera blew out benavidez.id love to hear it because no one has said how he did.everyone just keeps saying he won he won ..robbery robbery.was it all the knockdowns ? oh wait there was none.or all the times he had jose in trouble..wait that never happened.how about the outlanding ? that didnt happen either.all i can give herrera is his activity he did throw more...yeah at his arms and elbows.he had some nice body shots but just landing a lot of good body shots doesnt win you a proffesional
fight if there isnt a ko

In all honesty Benavidez's total punches for the night was about 95% jabs and VERY little combinations. You have to admit man Benavidez didn't do that well he had no game plan out there he was hoping to catch Herrera the whole fight and simply jabbed most of the fight. If Benavidez would have thrown more combinations he could have easily KOd Herrera BUT he would throw 3 jabs and maybe a right and then run to the ropes. I dnt see how he won most of the time he was running from Herrera while Herrera was the agressor for the whole fight. I just think Benavidez should have showed us more. Not just Jab Jab run to the ropes.l, Jab jab run to the ropes. Watch the Benavidez vs Miranda Fight benavidez threw nothing but jabs the whole fight and then he got caught in the last round because of his awkard defense. He is nothing special.

[jas]

Kellerman was outraged by the decision

http://********/smbeWcFwU6s

[I Love Jesus!]

Thatll teach you to put a title on the line against a Top Rank fighter.Ask simpewa vetyeka about that
Id like you to meet Bob Arum!

Ya Al haymon fights are always legit. His fights are a shining example of honesty in judging"peeleft:

[KTFO]

No problem with Benavidez winning at all, I personally had it 7-5 for the kid. I had more of a problem with HBO commentary which seemed to be setting the stage by calling a one sided fight. There's a difference between effective aggression and the ineffective aggression which Herrerra displayed. Smothering and pitted patter punches on the inside aren't as effective as a lot of people tend to give. The cleaner punches came from Benavidez. That being said, Jose's chin is there for the taking as everyone could see, also, he is way too square in his stance. He's a highlight KO reel waiting to happen.

[doubletake]

Kellerman was outraged by the decision

http://********/smbeWcFwU6s

Good vid, embed:

[lazaron72]

Benavides lost . Bigg robbery in Las Vegas by top rank and bob arum .
This guy won't get far , got nothing at 140 . Big robbery .

[BattleAxePurist]

If you count pitty-pat arm punches that are just there to occupy time then Herrera won lol

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If you count pitty-pat arm punches that are just there to occupy time then Herrera won lol

If you count getting smacked around on the ropes most of the time, then Benavidez won lol