Aaron Pryor vs Julio Cesar Chavez at 140

The best Chavez at 140 by UD or late stoppage. Chavez has the tighter technique, at least equal power, at least equal chin and matches him for stamina. The difference here is the vaunted Chavez body attack. Pryor won't be shucking and jiving in the late rounds in this one, black bottle or no black bottle.

 

Chavez via decision his chin was better, Pryor although rarely hurt could be knocked down due to his sometimes wild style this could be bad if it went to the judges. Also Chavez was a better inside fighter were I see a lot of the fight taking place.

 

Pryor by tko

 

Pryor by decision. Like Ali, peak Pryor was a freak of nature who body punishment was simply not effective at slowing down. Arguello's pinpoint head and body shots failed to hinder Aaron much. The Hawk at his pinnacle altitude may have been impervious. With his adrenaline pumping, the best way to decision him would have been with the defensive skills of a Whitaker, Locche, or Benitez. Pryor was a headhunter with an exposed chin. Make him miss, and make him pay. I don't think Chavez would have made him miss enough to take a decision, and I expect Pryor would be moving around more, rather than swarming.

Pryor UD 15 Chavez

 

JC walks him down in the late rds after weathering all out assault from Pryor early. Chavez is the more disciplined fighter and this makes the difference as the fight progresses. Pryor gets wild in desperation to swing the fight his way and lunges into several hard shots resulting in knockdowns. Panama Lewis is complaining of low blows and Pryor actually takes a knee to slow the inevitable outcome. Julio wins UD.

 

Comparing Chavez to Arguello I see Chavez as a little stonger, quicker hands, better defensively and more relaxed. I think Arguello went for the bomb too much whereas Chavez could hit Pryor more consistently.

If Pryor wins it will be because of his movement. I think Chavez tears him up on the inside which to me makes the straight right from the outside the key punch for Chavez. I like Chavez' straight right better than Arguello's. Though not as hard, it's quicker more consistent and sneakier.

If Chavez lands enough straight rights from the outside to keep Pryor honest, I think he wins.

 

Pryor WU15

JC Superstar was a little past his best by the time he got up to 140lbs.

 

Pryor by UD 15 or late round stoppage.Too much at this weight for Chavez.

 

Chavez in a tight UD

 

Styles make fights. Chavez may have had trouble with fleet slick boxers who would rather run than fight. But Pryor would be right in front of him. Two iron chins against eachother. Pryor might be slightly faster, but Chavez' blows would be more pinpoint. Possible early knockdown & Chavez body attack would give him the slight edge in a decision win over fifteen rounds.

 

I go with pryor here

 

Concur. I think I remember Pryor in one of his "big fights" boxing his opponent for a lengthy period of time.

He might just come out and try to "win" rounds like Whitaker did, and get the victory on points.

 

Chavez by UD in a sure fight of the year candidate. He's a bit better inside and Pryor would have issues with the body attack.

 

I would love to see this fight.
Chavez more resilient than Arguello at 140, and tireless. I don't think Pryor could hurt him.
Pryor was a force of nature, seemed to be almost immune to punishment, based on the bombs he took from Arguello.
Despite his wild reputation, Pryor could box very well when he chose to.
Chavez was also a a better boxer than many gave him credit for, and good at keeping himself protected while attacking.
Leaning toward Chavez, barely. If they fought 10 times, each would win some, and I really don't see either of them getting stopped, both had inhuman endurance.
I would pay good $$$ to see something like that. If only for time machines.