Sandy Saddler vs Alexis Arguello

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  1. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    You might also argue that Saddler was vastly more powerful then Aaron, stronger and a higher level of pedigree.

    He beat better men, was dirtier (in the ring) and just as aggressive and durable I think it’s a 50/50 sort of fight personally:
     
  2. Bujia

    Bujia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pryor was a good 10 or so pounds heavier, so I have a hard time believing he would’ve been at a disadvantage in strength or power. He was never at any major physical disadvantage in a career spent fighting larger men than Saddler.
     
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  3. fistfighter

    fistfighter 44-3-1 (42KO's) Full Member

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    I think Saddler mugs him for his lunch money and wins a very dirty/controversial/highly disputed decision.
     
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  4. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Arguello. Pretty easy pick IMO.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

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    I like Arguello
     
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  6. Kamikaze

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    10lbs means little in the way of strength or power per average.
     
  7. Bujia

    Bujia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I knew weight classes were pointless!
     
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  8. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i Think Saddler’s inside game is the difference in this fight
     
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  9. KasimirKid

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    Saddler was the stringbean of his time and that gave him an advantage to his challengers at 126 pounds. When he tried to fight top guys who were in the next weight division like George Araugo, Del Flanagan, Paddy DeMarco, Flash Elorde, Joey Lopes, and Armand Savoie, he had tougher going. Against Arguello, he would be facing a guy who was even taller than he was, so much of what made Sandy so effective as a featherweight would be neutralized. I take the point that he was as tough as nails and devastating inside, but Arguello was an all-around great fighter, almost unbeatable at featherweight, and I think he would be able to find a way to handle Sandy.
     
  10. fistfighter

    fistfighter 44-3-1 (42KO's) Full Member

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    Those are some very good points! I hadn't thought of some of that.
    Well stated argument.
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is a tough call, my first thought was Saddler , I think he was the greater fighter at 126. I can't see how anyone believes this would be an easy win for Alexis. I can see Arguello fading in the later rounds losing a close decision .
     
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