How much better is Juan vs Rafeal

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  1. PattyG

    PattyG Member Full Member

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    How much better is the older Marquez?
     
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  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    significantly. Though Rafa is an amazing fighter as well, between the ears Juan Manuel is on another level.
     
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  3. PattyG

    PattyG Member Full Member

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    Do you think thats really what seperates them? Juan's boxing IQ? I also think he's a better combination puncher.
     
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  4. Oscar de la Roa

    Oscar de la Roa I'm THE lightweight champ Full Member

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    BETTER COMBOS FOR JMM AND he also has better reflexes
     
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  5. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    Not that much. Rafael just happened to be fighting against a very tough and head-hitting guy at a weight above his optimal level. If he was a bit bigger, that is naturally about the same size as Israel, clearly he would KTFO him.

    Power-wise, I would give it to Rafael. Technique, maybe Juan. Chin-wise, hard to compare. Juan is probably a better counter-puncher.

    They are both top 10 P4P in my book.
     
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  6. Toopretty

    Toopretty Custom made Full Member

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    JMM is the smarter fighter and he fights a smarter fight. Rafael is a fighter I love to watch and I think he has the better offense and definitely more power. Rafael just got to watch that left hook. lol
     
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