How come there wasn't a Whitaker/Chavez rematch?

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  1. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    The money was there, Chavez made his career high purse at the time.

    Both were still respectively #1 and #2 P4P.

    Had a very controversial decision.

    And neither fighter had a big fight already lined up (which was the case as to no DLH/Pea rematch)

    So what gives? :huh
     
  2. The Guvnor

    The Guvnor Active Member Full Member

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    Chavez didn't want schooled again, Whittaker didn't want robbed again or a combination of both, I'd imagine.
     
  3. VX.Nefarious

    VX.Nefarious Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    cause Chavez would kill the poor guy
     
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    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    :think

    ....interesting
     
  5. whoupicking?

    whoupicking? Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chavez got a gift even stevie wonder could see that.
     
  6. David Sands

    David Sands Member Full Member

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    sweet pea made the poor man look like a complete fool at times
     
  7. Jeff Young

    Jeff Young Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought chavez declined a re-match...
     
  8. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    Chavez's people had had enough of Pernell
     
  9. sosolid4u09

    sosolid4u09 4 8 15 16 23 42 banned Full Member

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    coz the overrated chavez didnt wanna get schooled by sweet pea a second time
     
  10. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    excellent responses gentlemen
     
  11. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    Overrated or not, he always gave it his all even if he did get schooled by by the slicker fighters he faught.
     
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    sosolid4u09 4 8 15 16 23 42 banned Full Member

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    fair enuff :good
     
  13. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Randall loss 5 months later and promotional headaches with King.
     
  14. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    The OG fight happened "Years" too late.
    ("Hint" to any potential mega matches available right now, Just ****en fight each other)
     
  15. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If you were Chavez would you want a rematch?