Hypothetical Match Up Game

Edwards takes to many shots and Nelson has a high volume output. Edwards would hang in for awhile But the accumilation of punches would get to Boza. Plus Nelson has a granite chin. Nelson TKO about the Ninth.

Ron Lyle .Vs. Donovan Ruddock

 

Would definately make for an interesting fight Lyle could be put away by big punchers which Ruddock was but I feel Lyle pulls this one out by mid round kay. Plus any guy that wins 4 fights by ko at the age of 54 is okay.

Azumah Nelson vs Alexis Arguello @ 130

 

Arguello has a bit too much for Nelson to overcome IMO - height, range, two-fisted KO power, technical skill. Nelson gives a determined effort all the way, but Arguello finishes stronger to win either by decision or late round TKO.


Next up: Matthew Saad Muhammad vs. Victor Galindez at their respective peaks.

 

Saad starts out controlling the action, but either seems to lose his focus by the 5th or 6th...by the 8th he is in bad shape....but in the 9th he comes on strong after seeming to be out on his feet...in the 10th he drops galindez, and finishes him off in the 11th!!!!

John John Molina vs Alfredo Escalera SFW

 

Ooh, tough one.....Escalera by late stoppage maybe?

Haven't read the whole thread so this one might've been done already, but Carlos Ortiz vs. JCC at LW.

 

Ortiz on points...Such a well balanced and skilled fighter, I think he has an answer for everything Chavez throws at him. His chin takes Chavez's power, his skill would deal with JCC's pressure and he wont be manhandled by Julio either.
Thats not to say Chavez wont push him all the way and will rain down hell later on knowing he is behind.
Carlos weathers it a takes the clear points verdict.


Rocky Lockridge vs Manuel Medina

 

Depends which Medina shows up. Lockridge's best performance was probably against a way past it Gomez, which he deserved to win (as most will know, I'm a huge Gomez fan, but boy he did not deserve that decision)

I'd say Lockridge wins a decision.

Scott Harrison vs. Barry McGuigan.

 

Hard to say, I mean considering their styles, a strength-based bout. Harrison was so strong, but McGuigan was that bit more fluid and i know Medina is the complete opposite to Barry, but it could be said that Manuel showed Harrison is not too hard to find, which at least means Barry finds the mark. Good to watch but Barry scores more.

Harold Johnson vs. Virgil Hill?

 

Hmmmmm.....not sure actually.

Victor Galindez vs. B-Hop (at LHW obviously)

 

Galindez liked guys who came at him, and B-Hop definitely wouldnt do that. Hopkins boxes cautiously and wins a decision.

Pipino Cuevas vs Simon Brown

 

I might be in the minority on this but I think Brown, while not quite as hard a puncher as Pipino, hit hard enough at 147lbs to get Cuevas' respect, and possessed enough of an edge in terms of speed and skill to survive some shaky momements and assume control late to win a close decision in which both fighters come off the mat.

We're doing two.

Jeff Chandler vs. Orlando Canizales
Saoul Mamby vs. Freddie Pendleton (battle of the journeyman champions)

 

I can see Canizalez wearing down Chandler and stopping him Late.

Pendleton for that short period fought extremely well. Mamby who had very little punching power may have started well but Pendleton also would wear him down and stop him late.

Sean O'grady vs Ray Mancini

 

I just made a thread on this recently. Anyway, I think Ray would have stopped O'Grady in about 6 or 7 action packed rounds. Just too strong for O'Grady, and too relentless.

Howard Davis vs Ismael Laguna

 

Laguna, the better and guttier fighter, outmaneuvers/outhustles Davis to a clear decision win.


Next up: Jimmy McLarnin vs. Tszyu @140

 

Sorry about that didn't see the thread