Lou Amber's vs Aaron Pryor

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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Lets say at a catch weight of 138.
    Schedualed for 15
    Who takes it.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    HMMM
    John L vs Butterbean gets 21 responses but this none.
    Wonder what this forum is turning into.
     
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    MrMarvel Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pryor.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Im takin Ambers by way of UD.
    I think he fought much greater fighter's. I think he's tougher. He's an all around better fighter in my book. Not to mention all his experiance.
     
  5. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Pryor all day, a level above
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    U must be joking.
    Look up Amber's record.:patsch
     
  7. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Amber imo.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I believe there is a lack of Amber education on the forum.
     
  9. Rattler

    Rattler Middle Aged Man Full Member

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    Ambers is a solid champ... good jab and a tough inside fighter, but Aaron Pryor was special.

    Pryor uses his height and reach advantage to good effect here against the mite-ish Ambers.

    Pryor is the more skilled fighter and possessed as much, if not more, fighting spirit than Ambers.

    All told, Pryor should win : tko - 11
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I think Pryor had more athleticism but I think Ambers had more skill.
     
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    Rattler Middle Aged Man Full Member

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    Ambers may be the more traditionally skilled fighter, but Pryor's style and offensive attack is daunting.

    Alexis Arguello is as solid as they come and even he was overwhelmed.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I agree. But Arguello was also at the end of his rope and we still dont know how much Pryors bottle played in his victory.
    I just see Ambers toughness and experience swinging the tide in this one.
    By Ambers own recolection he claims 238 fights with 8 losses,while the official is 88 6 8.
     
  13. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    I judge by what I see of fighters fighting, not just their record and Pryor looks far superior on film. Ambers makes it a tough 1 but loses comprehensively
     
  14. PowerPuncher

    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Pryor officially had 243wins, 17losses but its not about quantity
     
  15. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Pryor too much for Ambers.