Why didn't Whitaker fight Pazienza?

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why didn't Whitaker fight Pazienza back in 1987, when Pazienza had the IBF lightweight title? It would have been an easy win for Sweet Pea. He would have made Pazienza look foolish.
     
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  2. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was scared and ducked him.
     
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  3. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Clearly, Paz just that Big Red ;)
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Because it wasn't necessary.
     
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  5. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Up next, Edwin Rosario and why did Whitaker never fight the guy?
     
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  6. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lmao
     
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  7. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whitaker obviously did Paz a huge favor by not fighting him. These two fighters are leagues apart in terms of skill and talent. Pernell could have sleepwalked to a clear 12-0 decision over Vinny at any point of his career.
     
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  8. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Why did Whitaker have to fight Paz? It would have been a foregone conclusion...sorta like Jones Jr vs Paz, only without the ass whipping....just the humiliation.
     
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  9. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Juan Nazario... As you are hinting at, Paz/Whitaker did not happen because Haugen had a rematch clause!
     
    TBooze, Feb 26, 2015
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