Chavez had better head movement coming in and was harder to hit with hooks because of where his rioght hand was positioned, his gloves were held nearer his chin so he blocked punches very well.
Chavez had laser accuracy, good defense, incredible body attack. He has a lethal right hand. Pryor will shine bright for first 4 rounds until JCC gets the range and measure. He will beat Pryor into mush by round 10, Pryor is going to trade, and he will fall.
It comes down to who can take the bigger hit. Both of them are going to get hit a lot, but I could see Pryor overwhelming Chavez with a relentless flurry.
Chavez had a better defense, he also had a better defense than Meldrick Taylor who missed far more punches in his first fight v Chavez than Julio did in that clash which is why Taylor was finished and busted up by Rd12 just like Pryor might have been except he was far more powerful than Taylor was.
Pryor only real asset is his mobility which would allow him to engage and disengage at his own discretion....as long as he is still in the fight. Chavez height 5′ 7½″ reach 66½″ Pryor height 5′ 6″ reach 69″
Pryor. He could move and box as well as punch. Chavez was hit pretty easily by Mayweather the second time and Taylor couldnt miss him.
It’s a fascinating fight. Pryor had terrific speed, stamina and monster power. Chavez was amazing ... I honestly don’t know but if I had to choose I’d maybe edge to Chavez.
