Greater/Better fighter: Victor Galindez or Dwight Muhammad Qawi

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Two strong bullish fighters known for their fierce style of fighting, ruggedness, and also crafty boxing skills where they showed good defense and sneaky counter punches as well. Who would you say has the greater resume overall and who was the better H2H fighter at 175? I think they’re both pretty close together skill wise.

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  2. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Qawi at his peak was a better H2H fighter Galindez had alot of close fights and was fortunate to win some of them vs Burnett, Lopez x2. For me Qawi just looked more impressive on film his defence, counter punching, aggression were next level. He also moved up in weight and was competitive vs much bigger fighters.

    They have 1 common opponent Mike Rossman who Galindez went 1-1 with and Qawi basically beat up Rossman like he owed him money.

    Regarding who has the better resume though ? Galindez has more world title wins but Qawi won titles in 2 different weightclasses it's what names you prefer honestly.

    Victor Galindez best wins

    Jesse Burnett
    Richie Kates x2
    Mike Rossman
    Yaqui Lopez x2
    Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
    Jorge Ahumada
    Pierre Fourie x2

    12 world title wins at Light Heavyweight

    Dwight Muhammad Qawi best wins

    Matthew Saad Muhammad x2
    James Scott
    Mike Rossman
    Jerry Martin
    Eddie Davis
    Leon Spinks
    Lee Roy Murphy

    6 world title wins 4 at Light Heavyweight 2 at Cruiserweight.
     
  3. woody2525

    woody2525 New Member Full Member

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    I believe that Qawi wins via late round stoppage or decision
     
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  4. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    h2h, I prefer Qawi - a more polished technician IMO, & more impressive/decisive in his wins.

    Galindez may have a bit deeper resume though.
     
  5. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Galindez makes my top 20 all time at LHW and Qawi doesn't, based solely on fights contested in that division in.

    The difference isn't vast though and factoring in Qawi's exploits at higher weights, even the loss in Holyfield 1 speaks for him, I suspect a p4p analysis of their entire respective careers at all weights would reveal a close call.
     
  6. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I prefer Galindez.

    The style of Qawi is just so tough to be long lasting at being razor sharp. And once at the top he is fighting other top fighters. Just a tightrope act that just does not last. And a big difference between A game and B game.

    Galindez was much different and I sure do like that longevity. And most were picking him to lose a lot of bouts and yet he'd be the guy with his hand raised at the end. Never easy, but he knew how to win bouts.
     
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Galindez is genuinely one of the most underrated fighters on this board. Especially given his size imo. Is he better than Qawi? Probably not, but he was absolutely awesome and we should talk about him more.

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  8. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah,I always liked his infighting and "Argentinian roll" defense,so versatile as a fighter.
     
  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Yeah, everyone likes to talk about mexican style, but the Argentinian style is awesome. He's like a big Laciar or Perez imo.
     
  10. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Argentinian style,for me it's like Mexican and Panamanian mixed,and for some reason I saw those cross guard rolling technique in a lot of Argentinian boxers,to name a few:
    Victor Galindez
    Santos Laciar
    Eduardo Lausse
    Luis Lazarte
    Sergio Victor Palma

    All those literally had similar styles, although Lazarte is more like a mini Hopkins,fight and win as cheap as possible...
     
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  11. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Galindez has an argument for being greater.

    I'd say Qawi was better.
     
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  12. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I concur on both counts. Qawi just that bit better.
     
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  13. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Galindez. All day.
     
  14. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Galinedez is certainly the greater LHW.
     
  15. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gustavo Ballas as well. He’s like Nicolino Locche but throws more punches. Most of these Argentinian fighters that you mentioned really do use similar defensive technique.

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