Hilario Zapata vs Roman Gonzalez

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    @ Light Flyweight. How do you see this match up play out? Can Zapata use his longer reach, defense, and slick style to outbox Gonzalez or could Gonzalez overwhelm Zapata with his constant pressure, aggression, and high punch output?

    Could be a much harder fight for Gonzalez, especially against the Zapata who stopped Joey Olivo. Not sure who to pick.
     
  2. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Gonzalez breaks him down in a competitive bout.
     
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  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bump.
    I think I would have to give Chocolatito the edge on this one actually. Zapata, as skilled as he was, was lackadaisical and depending on which Zapata shows up I think Roman can still catch up to him at some point. Zapata’s bad chin and also non-consistency would be his undoing against a technical swarmer like Gonzalez.
     
  4. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    I haven't changed my stance. Gonzalez breaks him down, and was the greater fighter.
     
  5. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with this. Chocolatito was truly awesome.
     
  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Boy I really liked to watch that guy fight
     
  7. George Crowcroft

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    Let's hope he pulls through tomorrow.
     
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