Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top 10?

Skittlez · 10-14-2012, 09:53 PM

Obvious one is Tommy Hearns vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I think a 70's Foreman or Tyson would be a pretty bad styles match up for Wladimir.

Michael Spinks vs Andre Ward at 175 will be a nightmare for Ward. Prime Roy as well at 168.

Xplosive · 10-14-2012, 10:02 PM

Duran would **** up Pacman badly.

I'd like to see Pryor vs Bradley. The Hawk would run through the Ninja Turtle like a cheap hooker.

At 122, Wilfredo Gomez would smoke Donaire.

Xplosive · 10-14-2012, 10:09 PM

Actually, I take that back.

Leonard would be the worst matchup for Pacman.

Duran would be the worst matchup for Cotto. Miggy would get beaten within an inch of his life.

KOTF · 10-14-2012, 10:13 PM

Brandon Rios vs. Ray Leonard (same day weigh-in)

Aaron Contreras · 10-14-2012, 10:53 PM

- Wladimir Klitschko: I say Lennox Lewis tears Klitschko apart.

- Sergio Martinez: Monzon, Hagler, Hopkins, even Greb -- all give Martinez a sound beating.

- Floyd Mayweather Jr: Like you said, Hearns an obvious choice.

***I'd love to see 'Sugar' Ray Robinson absolutely overwhelm Mayweather with his ferocious offense. Mayweather goes full defensive fetal position.

- Nonito Donaire: Panama Al Brown -- too long, too tough. Donaire doesn't stand a chance.

All I have for now.

NeckBreaknAiken · 10-14-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Skittlez

Obvious one is Tommy Hearns vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.

I think a 70's Foreman or Tyson would be a pretty bad styles match up for Wladimir.

Michael Spinks vs Andre Ward at 175 will be a nightmare for Ward. Prime Roy as well at 168.

I'm not so sure about the Ward ones. He seems like he would be a stylistic nightmare for a lot of other people as well.

But Hearns vs. Floyd and Pac both would be a nightmare at 147.

I think Ali would be a stylistic nightmare for Vitali also.

Aaron Contreras · 10-14-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NeckBreaknAiken

I'm not so sure about the Ward ones. He seems like he would be a stylistic nightmare for a lot of other people as well.

But Hearns vs. Floyd and Pac both would be a nightmare at 147.

I think Ali would be a stylistic nightmare for Vitali also.

I'd reckon Calzeghe's hand speed would be too much for Ward. Whatcha think?

Skittlez · 10-14-2012, 11:32 PM

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I'm not so sure about the Ward ones. He seems like he would be a stylistic nightmare for a lot of other people as well.

But Hearns vs. Floyd and Pac both would be a nightmare at 147.

I think Ali would be a stylistic nightmare for Vitali also.

Oh I was just thinking that Spinks at 175 was a 6'3 ATG with brutal power, great boxing skills, speed, great chin at 175 and had one of the most awkward styles ever.
Those triple 3x jabs in a row followed by big punchers and hooks etc.

But, you are right. Ward is a great fighter and plus it's not really fair comparing him to a 175+ ATG who went on to heavyweight.

Ali is a big nightmare for Vitali. You are right on that one too. He won't KO Vitali, but will probably win 9 of 12 rounds.

SHADOW BOX · 10-14-2012, 11:36 PM

I think Chavez Sr would be a hell match up for May.

Xplosive · 10-15-2012, 12:56 AM

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I think Chavez Sr would be a hell match up for May.

At 135, yes. I think Chavez beats Floyd at lightweight.

At 140 I'd take Floyd by competitive, yet clear UD.

At 147 Floyd wins going away.

Xplosive · 10-15-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Skittlez

Oh I was just thinking that Spinks at 175 was a 6'3 ATG with brutal power, great boxing skills, speed, great chin at 175 and had one of the most awkward styles ever.
Those triple 3x jabs in a row followed by big punchers and hooks etc.

But, you are right. Ward is a great fighter and plus it's not really fair comparing him to a 175+ ATG who went on to heavyweight.

Ali is a big nightmare for Vitali. You are right on that one too. He won't KO Vitali, but will probably win 9 of 12 rounds.

Ali would cut Vitali to ribbons.

The WORST matchup for Vitali is probably prime Holmes. Larry would wipe his ass with that robot.

Xplosive · 10-15-2012, 12:57 AM

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I'd reckon Calzeghe's hand speed would be too much for Ward. Whatcha think?

I think no.

Xplosive · 10-15-2012, 01:01 AM

How bout prime Meldrick Taylor vs Danny Garcia?

I'm tired of the Garcia hype train. Taylor would have stopped him in a COMPLETELY one sided fight.

The worst possible matchup for Rios is a young Mosley. Shane made an entire career off of taking apart come forward Mexican brawlers. He'd have lit Rios up terribly.

Aaron Contreras · 10-15-2012, 01:05 AM

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I think no.

Well he can adapt, and his work rate would definitely put him over the top.

Xplosive · 10-15-2012, 01:10 AM

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Well he can adapt, and his work rate would definitely put him over the top.

Ward adapts better than Sloppy Joe, and has been doing so against much higher calibre opposition.

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Skittlez Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 607 vCash: 75	Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top 10? Obvious one is Tommy Hearns vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. I think a 70's Foreman or Tyson would be a pretty bad styles match up for Wladimir. Michael Spinks vs Andre Ward at 175 will be a nightmare for Ward. Prime Roy as well at 168.
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Xplosive Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,346 vCash: 1000	Re: Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top Duran would **** up Pacman badly. I'd like to see Pryor vs Bradley. The Hawk would run through the Ninja Turtle like a cheap hooker. At 122, Wilfredo Gomez would smoke Donaire.
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Xplosive Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,346 vCash: 1000	Re: Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top Actually, I take that back. Leonard would be the worst matchup for Pacman. Duran would be the worst matchup for Cotto. Miggy would get beaten within an inch of his life.
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KOTF Bingooo East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Playa Vista, Los Angeles Posts: 6,714 vCash: 60874	Re: Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top Brandon Rios vs. Ray Leonard (same day weigh-in)
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Aaron Contreras Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 249 vCash: 500	Re: Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top - Wladimir Klitschko: I say Lennox Lewis tears Klitschko apart. - Sergio Martinez: Monzon, Hagler, Hopkins, even Greb -- all give Martinez a sound beating. - Floyd Mayweather Jr: Like you said, Hearns an obvious choice. **I'd love to see 'Sugar' Ray Robinson absolutely overwhelm Mayweather with his ferocious offense. Mayweather goes full defensive fetal position. - Nonito Donaire: Panama Al Brown -- too long, too tough. Donaire doesn't stand a chance. All I have for now. Last edited by Aaron Contreras; 10-14-2012 at 11:16 PM.*
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SHADOW BOX SHADOW BOX ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,725 vCash: 1000	Re: Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top I think Chavez Sr would be a hell match up for May.
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Xplosive Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,346 vCash: 1000	Re: Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top How bout prime Meldrick Taylor vs Danny Garcia? I'm tired of the Garcia hype train. Taylor would have stopped him in a COMPLETELY one sided fight. The worst possible matchup for Rios is a young Mosley. Shane made an entire career off of taking apart come forward Mexican brawlers. He'd have lit Rios up terribly.
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