I actually think this would be much more competitive than most would care to admit although Camacho would win a close, unanimous decision.
Buchanan. That jab and resiliency. He was also better from a technical perspective and had far superior upper-body movement. Camacho, for being as quick as he was, had very static upper-body movement most of the time. His super fast feet allowed for great control of range, though. I just don't think he's hanging with Buchanan in the jabbing department.
You kind of crossed me up there. Do you think most people would pick Camacho decisively? I think Buchanan would be too much for him. Buchanan was better than Rosario in just about every category except for punching power and look at the hell he gave Camacho. Buchanan's jab, craft, and toughness would give Camacho problems. I think he could force Camacho to fight at a pace that he wouldn't like. Camacho usually dictated pace, but when he couldn't, like against Chavez and Trinidad, he was in for a long night. Buchanan's speed of foot, although maybe not equal to Camacho, would force Camacho to fight. Advantage Buchanan.
Yes, I do believe that if you did a poll(I obviously didn't in this case because this isn't a high-profile matchup) most people would pick Camacho to take a wide UD.
Buchanan would take it..the physical attributes would almost cancel each othe out...but Buchanan had an edge to his style that Camacho lacked...
I'd take Camacho, the pre-Rosario version. Buchanana was a very good fighter, but I think he is a bit overrated having beneifited off beating past primmed versions of Laguna, and a totally shot Ortiz.
if anything king ken is under rated.only the very best would beat him and camacho isn't one of those.
Did I read very recently you said you've never seen Camacho-Rosario? It's an important fight in evaluating Camacho at 135.
Buchanan had that left hand that would cause anyone trouble, he had the movement and he had the timing to tough out a decision against all but the elite at that weight. Camacho ain't that.