Azumah Nelson v Chavez/Arguello 126lbs and 130lbs.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Robbi, Aug 19, 2008.


  1. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Auzmah Nelson, arguably the best fighter to come out of Africa. Among the most underrated 'pound for pound' greats of the last 30 years. I have been watching some of his fights recently. Fenech I and II, Cowdell, and Martinez II.

    How does he fair in these match-ups.

    Alexis Arguello at featherweight and super-featherweight

    Julio Cesar Chavez at super-featherweight.


    Opinions welcome.
     
  2. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Great fighter. I think he's made for Arguello. Arguello had trouble with guys he had to track down. He wouldn't have any trouble finding Nelson. I think Arguello runs him in to an uppercut/staight right hand combination and stops hims around the 11th.
    I'd give the edge to Chavez on superior technique in an absolute war. I just don't see Nelson overwhelming Chavez, and again, Chavez was the better technician. Chavez UD.
     
  3. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    Nelson losses all 3 fights on points but does best vs Arguello at 126 IMO.
     
  4. PaddyD1983

    PaddyD1983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Could be as good a fight as Arguello v Pryor I imo!