Gerry Penalosa vs Johnny Tapia at 115lb

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  1. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Had Gerry not experienced those close losses over in Japan, and he had took on 115lb king Johnny Tapia in the mid-late 90s, how do you see a fight going?
     
    Addie, Feb 26, 2009
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  2. huki

    huki huk huk ^_^;; Full Member

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    Tapia by effortless ownage. Three levels up from Penalosa.
     
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  3. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Tapia was far better IMO as well. He'd have been more than a handful for anyone that ever fought at the weight, provided he fought to the best of his ability and didn't get careless against some of the bigger bangers like Galaxy and Moon.
     
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  4. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tapia by UD
     
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  5. FINITO

    FINITO Boxing Junkie banned

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    Tapia would kill the lucky Penalosa..
     
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  6. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    Mi Vida Loca at his best was truly great. He wins a wide UD. Blazing combinations too much for the shell of Gerry.
     
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  7. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    I was talking prime for prime, but I still agree that Tapia would outwork Penalosa. Tapia was a really under-rated boxer, and his hand-speed was unbelievable. Great combination puncher.

    Tapia. 8-4.
     
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  8. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tapia...best 115 boxer head to head ever...
     
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  9. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    gerry has a higher chance of winning when his opponent fights toe to toe, and tapia has that style. i'm not saying that gerry will win, but it will be an exciting-full of action fight. not an easy fight for both fighters. i thinks it's too close to call
     
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  10. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Tapia is a come forward fighter and Gerry hasn't lost to any come forward fighter. All his loses are against boxers who potshot and run.

    A very competitive fight . . . Gerry by points.
     
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  11. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    By the same token, Gerry has never fought a fighter on the level of a prime Johnny Tapia at that weight. The best word to describe him would have been "rapid". He was so athletic, jumping in and out of range throwing 5-6 punch combination's at a time sometimes. He also has very good accuracy, and works to the body well, in addition. He is a skilled brawler, who has shown the ability to box plenty of times. The Danny Romero fight comes to mind.

    I only see one winner, but Gerry would not be disgraced.
     
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  12. HyperBone

    HyperBone Silverback Gorilla Full Member

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    bull****. tapia's style will play a factor in this fight. he ain't a runner like any of the guys who beat penalosa. Tapia also does not have as much advantage in height and reach.

    It's a 50-50 fight imo.
     
    HyperBone, Feb 26, 2009
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  13. boxbox

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    Accurate counter puncher vs relentless offensive machine....this is too close to call.
     
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  14. Russell

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    Tapia's only stoppage loss was from a bodyshot.

    Penalosa is one of the best bodypunchers of the last few decades.

    Something to think about at least.
     
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  15. scatterbrain

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    :good i agree.
     
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