Howard Davis Jr vs Vilomar Fernandez 02-23-1980 (Underrated Fight)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Flo_Raiden, Apr 21, 2019.



  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,629
    16,882
    Oct 12, 2010
    One of the more overlooked fights of the 80s with Howard Davis Jr and Vilomar Fernandez, who just came off a win over Alexis Arguello two fights ago. Very nice display of boxing with some good action from both fighters. Highly underrated scrap.

    This content is protected
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2020
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 21, 2019
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 21, 2019
    #1
    George Crowcroft, mrkoolkevin, roughdiamond and 1 other person like this.
  2. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    23,664
    8,756
    Jun 23, 2008
    Poor Howard Davis was in the wrong era. He should be around now, in an era where a bum like Broner is winning titles in four divisions.
     
    Xplosive, Apr 21, 2019
    Xplosive, Apr 21, 2019
    #2
    JohnThomas1 likes this.
  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

    9,600
    17,681
    Jul 25, 2015
    Added to my list. Thanks!
     
    roughdiamond, Apr 22, 2019
    roughdiamond, Apr 22, 2019
    #3
  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,629
    16,882
    Oct 12, 2010
    Howard Davis was very talented but he wasn't all that dedicated and I think he would have struggled in any era, including today.
    Davis should have lost this fight against Fernandez IMO.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 22, 2019
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 22, 2019
    #4
  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,629
    16,882
    Oct 12, 2010
    Bump. This is one of the rare fights where 2 defensive pure boxers actually make a highly entertaining fight.
     
    Last edited: Apr 23, 2019
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 23, 2019
    Flo_Raiden, Apr 23, 2019
    #5
  6. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,967
    2,072
    Oct 18, 2004
    Going to look at this later again. Many do feel that Howard lost.
     
    Titan1, Apr 23, 2019
    Titan1, Apr 23, 2019
    #6
  7. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    20,377
    20,162
    Jun 26, 2009
    I always loved this fight.

    Vilomar is so awkward yet so effective. (Not just in this fight.) Not the kind of guy you fear, but one you absolutely HATE to fight. Impossible to look good against him.
     
    Saintpat, Apr 23, 2019
    Saintpat, Apr 23, 2019
    #7
  8. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,629
    16,882
    Oct 12, 2010
    Bump. This fight deserves some attention and a rewatch. Definitely one for the purists.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Jun 17, 2020
    Flo_Raiden, Jun 17, 2020
    #8