Would a prime Benitez have beat a prime Griffith era for era?

I should add that although Griffith did have a low knockout rate cuz of his lost morale after the death of Paret, before that he was a tiger. He was powerful and fought aggressively. If you don't believe me, watch the Paret and Ortega fights. Griffith was a real two-fisted battler back thin. If he fought Benitez that way, he would stop him in 12.

 

Let me also add that whoever wins, Griffith is a lot more likely to win much more impressively.

 

Does no-one think Griffith might simply outwork him?

 

I do; if Griffith can keep Benitez pinned down or tied up, he would defeat him w/ his better strength and grappling ability, plus he was larger than Benitez, correct?

 

I am wrong. Griffith had a reach advantage, but Benitez was a few inches taller, and both at their peaks at welter, Benitez always outweighed Griffith by a pound or two.

 

Griffith was damn fast too.

 

hell you're right; still one of the fastest boxers I've ever seen in my life, probably a top 10 for my money

 

Griffith would be my pick, of course Benitez will look good for a time but Emile's output wears him down over 15

 

Benitez out-boxes Griffith

 

Was he?

 

Dunno if anyone was 'far harder to hit' than Rodriguez.

 

At 147 in his prime it's a yes from me. Excellent hand speed.