Winky Wright vs De La Hoya

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  1. Ike

    Ike Active Member Full Member

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    It doesn't matter, that's okay.
     
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  2. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You're right, Ike, my bad. I don't know where I heard that version of the story, but that's how I thought it went down. I've just done more research and can see you are correct that it's 2005, not 1999. I do think Wright is overrated by some and De La Hoya is underrated, and I would pick De La Hoya to beat him if they fought, it's a real shame they never did.
     
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  3. Ike

    Ike Active Member Full Member

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    No problem, the important thing is to be able to understand each other, goodnight.
     
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  4. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Wright turned the Oskee fight down in the early 2000s. Dumb move because it was a very winnable fight for him. He was dangerous against everyone at that weight Imo, the Vargas fight was a war
     
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  5. boxingexpert733

    boxingexpert733 Active Member Full Member

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    I really believe wright is the guy that can go 4-0 against Canelo, Oscar, Floyd, and Crawford
     
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  6. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Winky would win but get robbed on the cards
     
    Pimp C, Jun 21, 2026
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  7. kirk

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    Wright UD. Too big, too sturdy, too consistent, too much pressure, too good of a jab, too defensively sound.
     
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  8. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    Funny a youtube video popped up yesterday on Tim tszyu. When asked about the best jab he's seen he said Winky.
     
    NoChin, Jun 21, 2026
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  9. kirk

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    I also wonder if prime Winkys workrate is being underestimated by people picking Oscar. I could be wrong but I think Winky threw more against Shane (probably due to jabs but still) then Oscar did at 154. I also think he might have thrown more against Tito then Oscar has in many of his big fights.

    When Winky is the larger guy in there and doesn't have to respect someone's power or physicality, he can definitely turn on the activity and pressure.

    I am not at all sold on the notion that Oscar outworks Winky effectively as hes getting walked down and slammed with a constant jab.
     
    kirk, Jun 21, 2026
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  10. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Tim Tszyu - Knighted! Full Member

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    I agree. Winky is one of the most underrated fighters of all time.
     
    NoChin, Jun 21, 2026
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