Alexis Arguello v. Eusebio Pedroza

Sounds right but I wouldn't be surprised if Alexis stopped him late. But Pedroza was very special indeed.

 

I'd loved to have seen this one, Arguello is the logical choice, but something nags me about this fight. Pedroza might find a way to make this really difficult for Alexis.

 

Pedroza was really under appreciated in his day. At that time everyone loved Salvador Sanchez, dismissing Pedroza.

I saw Salvador Sanchez struggle to get a majority decision against Patrick Ford, 5 months later I watched Pedroza beat the crap out of Ford, KO and ruin him.

Pedroza would give anyone a difficult time. He would rough up Arguello and push him to the limit.

Perdroza won something 20 of 21 World Title fights.

 

I don't believe so much in that he was underappreciated. I believe most boxing fans recognized his excellence but were resentful of his filthy tactics. I know that's exactly how I felt about him.

 

I think Pedroza had the perfect style to beat Sanchez, but Arguello is a different story given his power.

I can't help but think that Arguello's firepower tells the tale late, and Pedroza is either dropped and fighting for his life near the end, or gets stopped.

Either way, I think Arguello wins.

 

I do think that Alexis Arguello wins this one by a late round knockout, TKO 14. Remember Eusebio Pedroza was stopped by Alfonso Zamora, on April 3 1976, in round 2, and Oscar Arnel, on July 6 1976, round 6. These fights were before he became champion, he had that disputed win against Rocky Lockridge,on Oct 4 1980, in defense of his WBA World Featherweight Title. He had a stellar career, mostly defending his title, usually in his opponents backyard. He eventually lost his belt to Barry McGuigan, on June 8 1985, in London, by unanimous decision, Pedroza was decked twice during that bout. Arguello won his first title on Nov 23 1974, with a KO 13 of Ruben Olivares, to win the WBA Featherweight Title. He went on to win the WBC Junior Lightweight Title by stopping Alfredo Escalera, on Jan 28 1978, TKO13. He won the WBC Lightweight Title with a unanimous 15 round decision win over defending champion Jim Watt, on June 20 1981, in London. Alexis would be the counter puncher in this one as well as being the aggressor, Eusebio will be back peddling and firing his counters as well. The effective aggressiveness will wear down Pedroza, as the championship rounds are approaching. Alexis, calm and collected, will walk Pedroza down, firing his left. Arguello will crash home his right hand to the body and head of an exhausted Eusebio. A solid right hand to the head, spills Pedroza to the canvas, much the same way that Arguello sent Ray Boom Boom Mancini to the canvas in their Oct 3 1981 match, TKO 14. Eusebio tries to rise from the canvas in this one, but does not beat the count. The other thing about Arguello that should be noted, is that if he did not kayo an adversary, he cut them up with his punches, as he did to Alfredo Escalera and Jim Watt.

 

Some of the close fights Pedroza had make me think Arguello would close the show and stop him late. He was tough and a legend. Underrated puncher.

 

Arguello didn't really peak until 130 lbs and he would have to be at his brilliant
best to beat Pedroza. Pedroza pts.

 

Leaning slightly toward Pedroza. Arguello was better at 130. Hadn't reached his prime yet at 126. Also wouldn't have the significant height advantage he usually had at 126.

 

Really tough pick. I think I like Pedroza by decision. Arguello is right there to the final bell trying to force the issue but I see this being a little Marcel-like. Not a cakewalk but a clear win for Pedroza.

 

I like Arguello by late stoppage here but can see the argument for Pedroza too.

Regardless it's a fight I'd give my left ball to see.

 

lol, that might hurt just a little to much for me

 

To be fair these fights have little to no bearing on how a prime match would go. Arguello suffered a few losses early as well and one at a similar or more experienced stage. Pedroza was a different animal altogether once he committed to campaigning at 126.

Arguello was also outboxed by Marcel at this weight just 1 year prior to winning the title. He was on another level again after either defeat by the time he moved to 130 imo.

Hard fight to pick. Pedroza is quite slick and speedy and this is a good asset to have against Arguello. I think over 15 Arguello's power might ease him home but over 12 Pedroza might be able to take it home.

Great match and very intriguing.

 

Pedroza by UD.