From Carlos to Marvin...

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by luke, Sep 18, 2012.


  1. luke

    luke Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Who was the better MW title caretaker,Rodrigo Valdez, HugoPastor Corro, Vito Antuofermo or Alan Minter they all took care of the title and helped keep it unified. who was the best.
     
  2. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Valdez
     
  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Like most,I go for Valdez.
     
  4. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In order I'd rate them -

    Valdez
    Minter
    Antuofermo
    Corro.
     
  5. AREA 53

    AREA 53 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, i think Hugo was lucky to get the rather Blunted Valdez. Valdez for me also
     
  6. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Faded Valdez that actually won the title post-Monzon wasn't outright better than any of them imo.He'd declined to the point of being a better chinned-but less determined-Trinidad(middle version Tito, that is).

    I'd still be tempted to pick the one that got his last victory over old Briscoe to edge Minter and Vito though.Minter's erratic ring-generalship and tendency to be over-aggressive would let Valdez get through with enough shots to grind out a win, likely added By cuts hampering Minter's accuracy or outright forcing a TKO.

    Could also see Minter taking advantage of his declined versatility and skill, just matadoring him and beating him to the punch ala Tonna 2 and Antuofermo 2.And Vito just mauling him, he was a more effective pressure fighter than Bennie by then.

    Vito and Minter beat Corro more often than not even if they often look bad doing it, but at Luna Park it could be interesting.I don't rate Corro much, but with home advantage and the fans lighting a fire under his sack, he was an awkward foe...and that was a seriously intimidating environment.
     
  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Excellent description of post-Monzon Valdez....but the fact is that Corro had more defenses than any of these gentlemen.
     
  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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