Terence Crawford vs Pernell Whitaker

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  1. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins at Lightweight and at Welterweight
     
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    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pernell at lightweight definitely, Crawford at welter probably, but it's close
     
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    Brandon Ruiz New Member Full Member

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    Crawford and Crawford. T-Bud is more precise than Whitaker is when he's punching and he manages distance better. Sweet Pea has reflexes on Terence but that's it. His defense was incredible however his upper body movement was exaggerated at times which leads me to believe someone accurate enough and with good enough timing would catch Whitaker at the end of the jab consistently throughout the fight. Of course, Pernell can make adjustments however Crawfish can too. Bud wins at both weights for me.
     
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    As said already, PW 135. TC 147.
     
  6. Joeywill

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    That's how I see it
     
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    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whitaker at either weight. Crawford has never shared the ring with anyone like Pernell.
     
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    At LW Pernell and I don't think it would be that close, at WW I'd actually pick Crawford.
     
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    BoxingIQ Well-Known Member Full Member

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    135 and 140 Pernell was on another so Pernell by Wide Devision. At 147 I would still favor Pernell since I believe Oscar was better than Crawford and Pernell almost beat him.
     
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    Wouldn't you be able to say the same the other way around
     
  11. Joeywill

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    In don't think Oscar was better than Crawford but I respect this
     
  12. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'll go with Pernell in both instances, but I can definitely see the argument for Crawford at 147
     
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    HellSpawn86 "My heart goes out to you!" Full Member

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    Pernell at both weights. Crawford is a boxer puncher and his style would mean he would get outboxed to a stinky boring decision all 12 rounds at either weight.
     
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    Bud stoppage both weights.
     
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    Crawfords ability to counter punch with either hand and his boxing iq is atg, sweet pea was great but i dont see him getting past Crawfords long reach.
     
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