Esteban DeJesus vs. Alexis Arguello

Arguello wins this by 13th round kayo, but DeJesus makes it a close one.

 

:dealA dramatic, 1 punch ko in the 14th for AA after he was behind on points without a chance of winning a decision.

 

Arguello by hard fought ud 15.

 

Arguello mid to late round knockout. Different level.

 

I like DeJesus by decision in a good fast fight. I like his mobilty, footwork and crisp counters. Arguello was an easier target to find than Duran. More measured and he would give DeJesus the time and room he needed to box.

 

Arguello, he's better than Cervantes

 

The computer reults;

The fight at 135 lbs.

A 15-round Draw.

Esteban DeJesus wins the early rounds with counter-punching and a slick defense.

DeJesus scores a flash-knockdown on Alexis in Round 4. A left hook finds its mark.

He nearly scores another knockdown in Round 6, as Alexis stumbles backwards and into the ropes.

Alexis Arguello begins his charge in Round 8 and controls the later rounds with his
heavier punching.

Esteban is leg-weary in Rounds 14 and 15, but stays upright, and Alexis cannot
land the big punch to floor him.

In Rounds its 7-6-2 for the 'Thin Man, but in points its a Draw.

 

Arguello doesn't have the physical presence or same MOnzon-esque way of fighting tall that a 140 Cervantes does.His feet aren't as good either, he doesn't take the subtle half-steps and slides to the side that a Cervantes would use.By this stage he's become more of a tight, stiff legged Tito-esque fighter that can be turned repeatedly.

I think this would be very close.50\50 even.Dejesus will be vulnerable late, but his movement and own vicious offence may take enough starch out of Arguello and let him avoid a late KO.a similar sort of fight to the Marcel bout at 126, with possible mild controversy over the decision.