Henry Armstrong vs Eusebio Pedroza

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Armstrong knocks out Pedroza late here. Pedroza was a great fighter but Armstrong was an atg. Thoughts?
     
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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Why would this even get made? Pedroza weighed nearly 30lbs less than Benítez at their respective peaks.
     
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    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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  5. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I made a huge blunder. I meant to say Wilfredo Gomez then realised that had already been done. So I changed everything lol.
     
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  6. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Pedroza kicks any version of Gomez's ass.
     
  7. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah I know but since I wrote Benitez in the title i was thinking of him.
     
  8. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Armstrong is a completely different prospect to Benitez or Gomez.

    He ain't Lockridge, he's coming with much more power, force and ability. Not to mention a much higher workrate. He's awful for Pedroza, who I imagine ends up fighting for survival by the end of the night.

    To be honest, there's only 6/7 guys I'd pick over Pedroza at 126, Armstrong is worst match up of them for El Alacran.
     
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