Ernesto Marcel - The Original Matrix

Xplosive · Jan 11, 2019

Reinhardt said: ↑

It's amazing Duran beat this guy when Roberto was soooo, young. Marcel was excellent.
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Yet another reason why Duran has a strong GOAT argument.

Xplosive · Jan 11, 2019

Tin_Ribs said: ↑

Better than Laguna and especially Pedroza imo, though you could strongly argue Laguna being greater due to his longevity and weight-jumping. Great fighter, Marcel, even with his truncated career. Like Flea says, possibly the greatest of h2h forces at the weight. I think I might only favour Armstrong over him, but even then Ernesto held own more or less against the young Duran when only a youngster himself, so you'd have to think that Hank would be seriously, seriously tested. I think I'd favour him over Saldivar slightly and even over Pep.

He was cat-like smooth and slick, Marcel, quick and lithe as an eel with superb technical ability, good power, awesome footwork and a hard edge to him; he could fight as well as box. Lovely bounce and rhythm to his style.

Flea, do you know if the Hernandez loss was on the level? I've never looked into it really but with it being in Venezuela iirc, it makes you wonder.
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I'm not sure I could favor Marcel over Saldivar, but it would be a close one.

I'd take Marcel to outbox Sanchez though.

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