Better Lightweight Jab: Pernell Whitaker or Ken Buchanan

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    IMO both Whitaker and Buchanan have arguably the best jab at 135. Who would you say utilized the jab more effectively in your opinion?
     
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    Roberto Duran.
     
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    Buchanan.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Buchanan for me as well
     
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    It's pretty close. Both had exceptional jabs but one difference is Pernell would jab to the body and lot and come right back upstairs with his left. From the tape I have seen of Buchanan, he more of an outside guy that used his jab to keep range where Sweet Pea would use his to get inside when he wanted to throw combinations but he also would use it at times to keep range.
     
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    Kenny for me.
     
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    themaster458 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whitaker for me he has one of the best jabs I've ever seen
     
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