Fritzie Zivic vs Pernell Whitake 147 lbs. 15rds.

This one is a potentially tricky assignment for Whitaker, Zivic has got the reach, power and strength to keep things close enough, he is also very tough. That said, I just can't see him scoring often or meaningfully enough against a slickster as good as Pernell to sway the momentum in his own direction.

Whitaker would catch Zivic frequently with counters as Zivic moved in, and in the end his ability to slip punches, fleetness of foot and sublime artistry in boxing from the outside would see him take the decision.


Whitaker UD15 Zivic

 

Out of curiosity, could someone please explain why Zivic had 65 losses? Thats pretty F**cken inconsistent

 

Speed kills. So does an underrated offensive arsenal with that speed, as Whitaker possessed.

Whitaker UD

 

Keep in mind that Zivic beat Henry Armstrong, and used a smart battle plan and smart tactics in doing it, not just dirty tactics. Beating The Pea is a major task, but Zivic, as long as he wasn't hamstrung by modern day pussified officiating, would be a totally different kettle of fish than the relatively straightforward type of fighters that Whitaker was used to handling.

 

Thanks for the help and I'm flattered, but my opinion remains unchanged on this one.:bart

 

Being inactive and the age of 35 also effected him against Trinidad.

 

Whitaker wins this imo

 

Fritzie, from what my dad told me was a helluva character. He grew up in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh, a pretty rough neighborhood, though it also produced an Andy Warhol. Go figure. Fritzie was quoted in one of the old papers as saying about himself and what was it, five brothers, "Where we grew up you either fought or hid out in your house. We went out."

Seems like you know alot about Fritzie, I'm sure more than I do. So you probably know that alot of people thought he lost the Burley fights. Burley's style didn't do much to excite. But legend has it Fritzie got robbed in the Conn decision, as they were grooming Billy for the big paydays to come.

 

I'll second that.