Arguello vs Chavez (Super Featherweight)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ETM, Nov 3, 2020.


Who Wins?

  1. ETM by dec

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  2. JCC by dec

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  3. ETM by stoppage

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  4. JCC by stoppage

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  5. Draw

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  1. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Maybe ETM's best division. Chavez not quite as seasoned a champion. Who takes this?
     
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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  3. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A boring defensive minded 15 rd draw. Good matchup though. No one has brought this up before.
     
  4. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I was thinking NC after a lack of action, with both men falling out of the ring after prolonged clinching. Seems highly likely to happen with these two.
     
  5. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That sounds about right.
     
  6. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bad style matchup for chavez
     
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  7. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Arguello's the greatest super featherweight ever but regardless of whether Chavez was actually peak there he wasn't far off and I think he could spring an upset here.

    Chavez would have to use an all-out pressure game to do it but Escalera used similar tactics in his two fights with Arguello and had great success. And Chavez is better than Escalera in every department. I don't think it's crazy to see a Chavez win here at all.
     
  8. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    WAR! One , The Nicaraguan A cold assassin Explosive power in both fist (Thus the Nick name name El Flaco de explsivo) Skilled,determined,and ruthless.
    The other The Mexican, applied relentless pressure, BUT!!! Wasn't a typical pressure
    fighter , defensively sound, slicker than most would think for his style of fighting,
    also Skilled, determined and ruthless.
    I favor Arguello slightly here. Chavez's better foot speed and angles, combo
    punching would get him to a lead early, But Arguello's jab, body punching
    and power shots would take it's toll and would be the difference in a long fight.
    Arguello should win a close decision in a fight of the year.
     
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  9. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’d root for Arguello but I’d pick Chavez to edge him out.
     
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  10. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    This one needs a poll.
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I lean towards Arguello to bust up Chavez face and take a close decision.
     
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  12. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hmm. I think I like Arguello by very close decision. For every "Oh wow, well Chavez looked great against Castillo and Rojas, and Martinez" moment, I also remember LaPorte and Lockridge.

    This isn't easy for either man.
     
  13. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At 130, Arguello wins a very close fight IMO, maybe even a SD. At 135 i'd favour Chavez.
     
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  15. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Over 15, Arguello (close) on points for me. At 130, he was just a beast (although not the GOAT there, IMO) qnd Chavez wasn't quite the finished product. The styles favour Arguello, and at 130, I think he had a couple more strings to his bow. That last arrow makes the difference, and Arguello wins a decision. Great ****in fight though. It'd make the Bloody Battle of Beyron look like a slow day in the office.

    I would pick JCC at 135. Again, a brutal war.