If Eddie on his motivation, he could decision Qawi in a tough 15 rounder, but I think Qawi would be more prepared to fight, and his agression would help him win a close 15 round fight.
The Qawi of '81 and '82 was on fire and very bullish, slippery and powerful at 175 pounds..... Qawi beats a late 70s version of E.M. Muhammad over 10, 12 or 15 rds..... QAWI!! MR.BILL
I picked Eddie in the poll. I think the very best EMM beats Qawi. Trouble is, you didn't know which EMM was showing up. I'd pick Qawi to take a series, but peak for peak, I'll take EMM.
Exactly. Perhaps tho Qawi brings out the best in Eddie, because unlike in other fights (when he was off form in particular) he would NOT be able to lay back and go thru the motions. He'd likely have to fight or get pummelled.