Could Leo Santa Cruz unified in the past at 118 and 122 lbs ?

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  1. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Could Leo Santa Cruz unified in the past at 118 lbs (Bantamweight) when he have the IBF belt 2012-2013 against : Anselmo Moreno (WBA), Panya Uthok "Pungluang Sor Singyu" (WBO), Shinsuke Yamanaka (WBC).

    And in 122 lbs (Super Bantamweight) when he had the WBC belt during the period 2013-2015, against the others champions of the category : Guillermo Rigondeaux (WBA &WBO), Kiko Martinez (IBF).


    What do you think ? He was the best of the both category in his time ??
     
    Macedoine62, Mar 20, 2026
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No
     
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  3. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I do think Santa Cruz could have unified the title at 118 but not at 122. Rigondeaux would have beaten him by careful decision.
     
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  4. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    And what about a fight with Nonito Donaire ??
    Because he was WBO champion at 122 lbs again after Rigondeaux.
     
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  5. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You think Yamanaka and Anselmo Moreno could beat him at the time Leo Santa Cruz was a champion in Bantamweight ??
     
    Macedoine62, Mar 24, 2026
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