I honestly think Buchanan could be a very difficult matchup for him. His fleet-footedness and general edge in quickness being the main problem. I think I'd go with Buchanan in a close one at LW, though Arguello's body attack and straight right could deter him from being effective in the later rounds when Arguello turned up the heat. Come to think of it, over 15 it's basically a toss-up.
Thanks for that, i was thinking what you always say about Arguello being about timing, Buchanan would be so difficult to time by my reckoning, his ring generalship is of the finest ever. Really fluid on the outside and in the pocket.
Buchanan would be a nightmare for Arguello. I really hate picking a winner here, because I love both fighters, but Buchanan demonstrated his chin, fighting heart, and toughness "ironically" in his most famous bout, the losing one against Duran. Everyone knew about the Scot's great boxing skills, but the Duran fight showed how tough the man was. Anyone besides Duran, and that smothering, swarming style of that June '72 night would have serious problems dealing with Buchanan, even a great like Alexis Arguello, who was troubled by lesser boxer/stylists than Buchanan.
Buchanan did himself proud i thought throught the general ongoings of the bout, despite the last round. (Clearly im a big Duran fan!)
Foreman mid round TKO. 25 year old Tyson was post douglas...Many felt he wasnt even in his prime then. Which is hard to believe but there is no doubt Mike had a pretty short one. Mike McCallum vs Nino Benvenuti
Good one! I think Benvenuti's superior speed may allow him to get off to a bit of an early lead, but McCallum the better technician & bodypuncher comes back to take the fight via decision or late round TKO. Next up: Chavez vs. Arguello.
I like Arguello in this one. Just a little more boxing skills close UD How about Hagler vs Arthur Abraham
