Sanchez vs. Arguello

For all the marbles at 126.

Two of the best fighters of their era and rated #4 and #7 respectively at 126 in our ESB rankings.
Two fighters of the highest pedigree and class.
But there can be only one.

Can 'Chava' overcome a 5" height and 4" reach disadvantage to Arguello?

Can Arfuello outbox one of the most composed fighters of modern times? Can he dent that chin?

 

Salvador Sanchez?

I don't think Sanchez was 5 inches shorter than Arguello.

Anyway I'd give the slight edge to Arguello in a highly tactical fight.

 

I've always given Arguello the edge too.

 

Sanchez was 5'7", Arguello 5'9"..............manageable difference for either guy.

 

Mmmm...I got the heights all screwy. Anyway, what's your opinion Sal?

 

Oh I don't know really.............at 126 I guess I like Sanchez, as I think he was probably a little more of a finished product there. Any higher though, I like Arguello.

 

Same goes for me. Would have been a great bout.

 

126, Sanchez wins by a wide margin, more complete, any other weight Arguello handles him.

 

I've always seen Arguello listed at 5'10" (except for a couple of fights). I think that they pull these numbers out of a hat.

 

If we're counting the 'fro, Sanchez has him by a good couple inches. Like the mane of the frilled lizard, it both intimidates and hypnotizes the prey.

 

Sanchez would have beaten Arguello by a clear margin at 126. He was the best featherweight of the last 50 years.

 

Plus, Salvador has those Bruce Lee-like movements, those help also:good.