Arquello vs Esteban DeJesus at Lightweight

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  1. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Arquello vs Esteban DeJesus at Lightweight:

    Seems like this fight should been made back in the late 70's or so.

    Box Rec lists De Jesus as only 5'-4.5" with a 67" reach.

    Arquello at 5'-10" with a 72" reach reach.

    Would Alexis just have crushed De Jesus?
     
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  2. MMJoe

    MMJoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Win goes to Alexis
     
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  3. John Dangerously

    John Dangerously New Member Full Member

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    Same era and basically same quality of opposition, the edge goes to Alexis but in a trilogy of fights 2-1 in favour of Alexis.
    It depends also in which year they fought at Lightweight.
    De Jesus beat the unbeaten Duran once in his prime so that should count in De Jesus favour.
    1972/73 was De Jesus best years while Arguello was still developing.
     
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  4. Chuck1052

    Chuck1052 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Esteban De Jesus was a good fighter with fine boxing skills during his prime years. While Arguello had an edge in punching power and height on De Jesus, he had some trouble with boxer-types throughout his career.

    - Chuck Johnston
     
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  5. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Esteban could score an upset, but most likely Arguello takes a split decision.
     
    Titan1, Dec 9, 2016
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