Jose Napoles vs. Sugar Ray Leonard

[orriray59]

Who do you think would have been victorious in this match-up? Napoles-Leonard at 147, over the 15 round distance.

[Shake]

Sugar Ray Leonard. It would be a competitive affaire, since Napoles is brilliant. The rythm of Napoles and timing of his counter-rushes and combination would be difficult to pull off against someone with the footwork, handspeed and boxing ability of Leonard.

Close UD, imo, on stylistic advantage between men of similar class. I'd love to see it.

[Senor Pepe']

It depends on what year or age for the fighters.

Ray Leonard a 'natural' 150 lb. fighter - who would only have to cut a
few pounds to make 147.

Jose Napoles, a natural 143 lb. fighter, who bulked up later in his career.

Could see a bout much like the "Ray Leonard - Roberto Duran I" bout, with
'Mantequilla' pressing hard early - and in the middle rounds, to build up a
solid lead, and edging out a close 15-Round Decision.

145-143 (7-5-3 in Rounds)

[laxpdx]

As exceptionally fast as Leonard was, Napoles was the complete package. In a competitive bout that most likely goes the distance, Napoles outclasses Leonard by UD. Not to dismiss Ray's talent, but Mantequilla just had a little too much of everything.

[ripcity]

Leonard doesn't let the samba dancer get set, and out boxes him. Possibilly gets a late stoppage. It's a replay of Ray Leonard/Andres Aldama. There's nothing unique to Napoles style compared to other Cubans. They make a coupple of moves and stop to throw a punch or two. Than repeat Other boxers might do this as well, but Cuban's do it in a more exaggerated and predictable manner. Watch Leonard/Aldama. It won't matter if we are talking pre Duran II leonard or post Duran II Leonard. He beats Napoles either way.

[JMP]

Originally Posted by ripcity

Leonard doesn't let the samba dancer get set, and out boxes him. Possibilly gets a late stoppage. It's a replay of Ray Leonard/Andres Aldama. There's nothing unique to Napoles style compared to other Cubans. They make a coupple of moves and stop to throw a punch or two. Than repeat Other boxers might do this as well, but Cuban's do it in a more exaggerated and predictable manner. Watch Leonard/Aldama. It won't matter if we are talking pre Duran II leonard or post Duran II Leonard. He beats Napoles either way.

Does it get tiresome being such a moron on a 24/7 basis? Every single post of yours is so cringe-worthy, it makes me want to punch my computer screen with the hope that your face will magically appear behind it. Comparing Jose Napoles to Andres Aldama? One of the most legendary professional fighters of all-time who accomplished great feats from 135-147 (really up to 160 by hanging tough with Monzon before being stopped) to a guy who won a silver and a gold, but never moved into the pro ranks? Good one.

[Beer]

Originally Posted by ripcity

There's nothing unique to Napoles style compared to other Cubans. They make a coupple of moves and stop to throw a punch or two. Than repeat Other boxers might do this as well, but Cuban's do it in a more exaggerated and predictable manner.

I hope you die.

[Hands of Iron]

Originally Posted by ripcity

Leonard doesn't let the samba dancer get set, and out boxes him. Possibilly gets a late stoppage. It's a replay of Ray Leonard/Andres Aldama. There's nothing unique to Napoles style compared to other Cubans. They make a coupple of moves and stop to throw a punch or two. Than repeat Other boxers might do this as well, but Cuban's do it in a more exaggerated and predictable manner. Watch Leonard/Aldama. It won't matter if we are talking pre Duran II leonard or post Duran II Leonard. He beats Napoles either way.

Have you seen Kid Gavilan throw a jab yet?

[HawkFan16]

Leonard, UD or a late cuts stoppage. Would be close and competitive throughout, but Napoles cut easily, and I can't see it holding up too well against someone like Leonard.

[Beer]

Originally Posted by HawkFan16

Leonard, UD or a late cuts stoppage. Would be close and competitive throughout, but Napoles cut easily, and I can't see it holding up too well against someone like Leonard.

How many fighters did Leonard cut up?

[ripcity]

Originally Posted by HawkFan16

Leonard, UD or a late cuts stoppage. Would be close and competitive throughout, but Napoles cut easily, and I can't see it holding up too well against someone like Leonard.

3 out of 4 of Napoles's stoppage losses were due to cuts.

[redrooster]

On paper this LOOKS competitive but compare the careers of both men & u will see that Leoanrd's career accomplishments dwindle into insignificance.

Napoles is a legend. Ray leonard,, is not


JN simply too busy on offense. On defense, most of Sugar's efforts fly harmlessly over the head. The legend claims another victim

[Stevie G]

A good chess match type of bout until the latter phases. Leonard explodes and stops Jose by tko. Napoles was great,but at welter,I'd only make one man favourite to beat Leonard.

[redrooster]

Originally Posted by Stevie G

A good chess match type of bout until the latter phases. Leonard explodes and stops Jose by tko. Napoles was great,but at welter,I'd only make one man favourite to beat Leonard.

aw, baloney!

[Stevie G]

Originally Posted by redrooster

aw, baloney!

Baloney could n't beat Leonard OR Naploes !!