Henry Armstrong versus

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  1. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Paul williams
    Antonio Margarito
    Miguel Cotto How could Henry do against these 3?
     
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    PowerPuncher Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hes better but he'd be way way too small, remember these 3 will weigh 155-160 after rehydrating, Henry would weigh around 140
     
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    I think all three beat him.
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He did come in at or around 147 on occasion, but your point still stands. These three are to big and to hard hitting with skills.
     
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    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I give him a shot to beat cotto..Stop him late or decision..I think his pressure would give miguel trouble..
     
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    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    he would stop all of them none of them are in his class
     
  7. Sweet Pea

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    I'd favor him over Cotto for sure, and by stoppage. Williams and Margarito on the other hand are likely just too big, while Margarito doesn't have the vulnerabilities to a fighter like Armstrong that Cotto does.
     
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    Williams would probably do the best out all three. IMO he's a fighter who's highly underrated H2H, although mainly against todays top fighters. His reach is Wlad Klitschko territory and he's busy. Not an easy guy to be effective against. Perhaps punching down on Armstrong isn't ideal, so maybe he'd have some problems.
     
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    Hm, people are writing they would be too big but can size not be a disadvantage at times? Williams and Margarito are much taller than Henry and would consistantly have to throw down, this would take something away from their power and reach advantage. Also, Armstrong´s shorter arms would benefit him in close. Imo people are far too fast by picking bigger fighters over smaller ones it´s not that easy.