Hearns vs. Whitaker at 147 15 rds.

Correct, If Whitaker did have serious power he would have become an entirely different fighter, and no doubt would have taken more chances. But he was what he was, and I like him like that. Having no power and winning rounds was his game, and thats part of the attraction with him as a fighter.

 

Hearns at WW if u don't K.O. him ur not going to win and we know Whitaker couldn't K.O. him.

 

Sweetpea leaves the ring in stretcher!!!!!

 

Sweetpea leaves the ring in stretcher!!!!!

 

Trinidad never exactly had feather fists, and he gave the cocaine headed Whitaker a serious pounding over the distance and never stopped him.

Please don't tell me Hearns' power at welterweight was from a different planet to Trinidad's.

Both Trinidad and Hearns' power was from the same planet, Pluto. Saying that, Hearns had the slight edge in power and could well stop Whitaker.

 

Now thats just sick.:admin

 

Hearns, by UD or late TKO. Bad stylistic matchup for Pea.

 

i dont see it going longa den 4 rounds

win - Hearns

 

I agree.

 

Hearns by decision. Pea was a southpaw, very quick, great shape, excellent footwork, wonderful headmovement, just enough pop to get respect but not to necessarily hurt Tommy. Tommy would win because of his height, reach, speed and power, but not by knockout. I don't see anyone knocking out a prime Pea, period. Flash knockdown at best but Pea gets himself out of trouble. Might actually be more of a tactical battle than many think - a la Hearns-Benitez.

 

Trinidad had a build slightly similar to Hearns but was 2 inches shorter and 7 inches less reach. He could punch alright but was never as dynamic, fast, or explosive as Hearns. Steward called Trinidad "killer robot"... but Hearns was built like lightning and struck it like it too. They are not similar fighters.

Hearns would keep Whitaker on the tail end of his jab and although he may miss a few rights, one will land early because Hearns will keep on the attack. I think it is folly to believe that Whitaker will stand up to too many explosions off his cranium.

Whitaker's sheer skill and yes, durability, will see him through to the mid-rounds.

 

Top little post.

 

Gotta agree with that.

Should he choose to fight a survival fight, like Benitez did, he'll probably last the distance, but I don't think Whitaker will. Wasn't his style. Most likely he tries to move in on the inside and use his superior infighting like he attempted to do when facing other big hitting guys like Roger Mayweather, Freddie Pendleton and Felix Trinidad.

He'll probably have a few patches where it's succesful but he won't have the pop to finish Hearns off and after a while, Hearns will likely start landing powerful straight rights behind the jab, which will keep Whitaker frustrated and vulnerable to the right for as long as the fight lasts.

I'd say Hearns KO's him around the 10th in what will be a fascinating and entertaining scrap which will showcase some of the best of both their worlds.

 

Hearns only had around a 5 inch reach advantage over Trinidad. And Hearns would have given Whitaker a much better going over with the jab than Trinidad, who seldom used that particular punch.

The reason why Hearns would keep on the attack, more free with his punches - he got off better. Trinidad was much more measured with his approach, also more economical. Movement was also not a strong part of Trinidad's game as he liked to strictly back-up opponents. Hearns was more multi dimensional.

Power. Trinidad wasn't quite as fast, but not much between them in outright power and the consequences were similar when bombs landed. I would use the word "explosive" on equal terms with them both.

Hearns' artillery was more constant, with the left jab popping out during those moments nothing heavy was being thrown. Trinidad on the other hand was a thinker, and it was like left hook - straight right - left hook - and a long pause with no jab in between, then back to the heavy bombs again.

Trinidad also much easier to hit with shots up the middle, eating the jab against De La Hoya, Vargas, Hopkins, and Wright.

I feel Hearns would be able to stop Whitaker as he was balanced out more with offense and defense than Trinidad.

But people picking Hearns on points over Whitaker have a case. Both Trinidad and Hearns have power which can be put in the same bracket, although a slight debatable edge might favour Hearns. But the Whitaker who fought Trinidad, and the prime welterweight version Hearns would face are like chalk and cheese.

I'd say stoppage, maybe points.

 

Sweet Pea, you strike me as the Stonehands of some of the newbie's imagination. In other words, some who are not familiar with my posts accuse me of bias in favor of Duran. I know that I am objective and have arrived at my positions regarding Duran fairly and deductively.

You have not convinced me that your arguments are not extracted fairly from your name. Deny nothing, you have no need to. I will watch and see from the true evidence --your posts. As it is now, I think that Senya is really Roy Jones on the site -he's so biased and full of it. Could you really be.... Sweet Pea himself? I hope not.