Azumah Nelson versus Julio Cesar Chavez

Chavez by wide margin or more likely stoppage. He was a better all around fighter than Azumah, and he's also the bigger guy.

 

Thanks. Yes, I can't see Azumah moving up to lightweight and overpowering, or outboxing Chavez. I used to think about this matchup back in the day, but now, there is no way I could see Azumah winning. Chavez was step above most back then and as you said, he could be a monster in the ring.

 

The Chavez who dismantled Chapo wins by wide unanimous decision at 135.

 

Nelson couldn't possibly beat him at 135 but IMO he'd give a great account of himself at 130.

 

Great fight. Most times I pick Chavez, can't see it being different here.
Chavez unanimous maybe.

 

An awesome fight that would have made for a great rivalry. I can see Nelson handing Chavez a loss but in a trilogy Chavez would win 2-1, although they would all be close and competitive.

 

I agree at 130 pounds Chavez wasn´t the full deal yet, struggled with Laporte (some Boxing mags had Laporte winning) and didn´t look great against Rocky Lockridge or Dwight Pratchett.

I think Azumah would give that Chavez a run for his money though Nelson could be outworked.

At lightweight Chavez would batter him, Azumah was tough so he´ll probably last the distance but would be hanging on over the last 2 rounds.

 

Chavez wins by decision but this would be good fight

 

Chavez was a better boxer than almost everyone. Not every great boxer fights from a Philly Shell behind a jab.

 

Chavez wins. Both he and Azumah are all time greats,but the win goes to the naturally bigger man.

 

Julio was much too big and strong. I think he'd stop Nelson at 130. Like he'd beat him into submission.

 

130: Chavez competitive UD
135: Chavez late stoppage after giving Nelson a horrible beating