Pernell Whitaker vs Antonio Cervantes @ 140

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How do you see this match up play out @ 140? Does Kid Pambele have any chance against a guy like Whitaker?
     
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  2. BoB Box

    BoB Box "Hey Adam! Wanna play Nintendo?" Full Member

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    Antonio Cervantes stands a chance.
     
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  3. Totentanz.

    Totentanz. Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire banned Full Member

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    Damn, would this be a sweet ass fight! I could see either man having a good chance to win this in their primes.
     
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  4. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A slim one, maybe.

    But I'll take Whitaker on points.
     
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  5. jabber74

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    Cervates wasn't that good. He would have height on his side but Whitaker would still win.
     
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  6. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    @haNZAgod latest highlight on Cervantes' jab had me think about his chances against Whitaker with the skills and attributes that he possessed. Both of their jabs were excellent. Cervantes also fought against defense specialists when he had lost / beaten Locche and was also very competitive with a young Wilfred Benitez.

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  7. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I love them both but I can't go against Pernell. I think he wins a clean and clear UD.
     
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  8. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A very good bout with oodles of skill on display from both men. I go with Pernell in a close one.
     
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  9. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed, close one, but gotta go with Pambele.
     
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  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I think Whitaker is just too elusive for Cervantes. He'd get inside his long arms and nick the fight on winning his rounds a bit more clearly - while most rounds are close.
     
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  11. mr. magoo

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    Close fight that goes the distance. Whitaker didn’t spend much time at 140 but he was awesome both above and below so I think he does just fine there. Think Pernell takes a close decision
     
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  12. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How I see it too.
     
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  13. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Going with Cervantes to win a close one.
     
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  14. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Cervantes is an all time great...
     
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  15. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    I see it no different than Cervantes-Benitez.

    Cervantes gives Whitaker trouble with his reach and maybe even scores a flash knockdown, but Whitaker's speed and boxing ability win the fight.,
     
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