Pedroza vs Nelson

Nelson would not let himself be bullied the way Laporte and Lockridge were and I think his counter right hands would start to make Pedroza think twice over the second half enough for Nelson to pull out a moderately wide decision.

 

I suppose you can never count out a fighter like Pedroza, who was as cagey and determined as they come; but personally, I never thought he was in the class of someone like Nelson. I think Nelson would've had too much strength and firepower for Pedroza and would've foiled his efforts to make the fight "ugly," which Pedroza often relied on to win.

 

This has to be an all time Featherweight dream fight for sure!

 

Nelson fought far uglier than Pedroza, in my opinion.

 

I'm Azumas Mgr in this one I want 15 rounds and the tiniest ring possible. If i get it, comin down the home stretch that very tall fellow from Panamas growing more willowy and in bad shape vs my little tank.

 

Thing with pedroza here though, he will be comfortable fighting anywhere.

 

Pedroza roughed guys up on the inside because he could. He'd be more respectful of Nelson's strength and inside ability and simply choose to box him from the outside using much lateral movement. He certainly had the guile and strength to hold his own on the inside, force tie ups, and of course was legendary for his dirty tactics. I just think he was better than Nelson. I'd give Nelson an outside shot of getting Pedroza out of there late but would favor Pedroza by 9-6ish decision.

 

p.s. Pedroza's superior jab would be a difference maker.

 

Nelson. by workrate,and harder punch power. Pedroza would put up a good fight,and go down by unanimous dec.

 

If Sanchez hadn't been killed, then maybe Pedroza would have given Nelson a shot and set out to outdo Sal as he did with Pat Ford.

 

This is so difficult to pick...I would give Nelson the edge due to his strength and aggresiveness. But Pedroza is so well versed on fighting any type of fight, but as good as Pedroza is on the inside, I think he would be forced to fight on the move against Nelson...I can see Pedroza winniing alot of rounds though if Nelson does not press the action.
Nelson decision.

 

Pedroza wins on a close split verdict.He wasn't champ for seven years for nothing, though Azumah would make him feel the heat early on.

 

Nelson didn't really start gaining a true sense of polish until a couple of years after his loss to Chava. Meanwhile, Pedroza was still at, or near, his prime, into the early part of 1983. Given El Alcran's versatility on the outside as well as in, I think he manages to outscore Azumah and win a hard fought but clear decision over 15.

 

I actually think Nelson would want Pedroza to be on the inside with him, rather than moving.