Israel Vasquez vs Kennedy McKinney

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by The Funny Man 7, Nov 11, 2017.


  1. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I recently posted a thread on Vuyani Bungu and the responses got me thinking about history's less heralded junior bantamweights.

    How do you guys see a fight between Vasquez and McKinney shaking out? Both had outstanding talent, and were the type you could see beating atgs on their best night, but both also had substantial liabilities: Vasquez (cut easily, had offnights where he looked mortal, like against Armando Guerrero and Marcos Licona), and McKinney (personal problems that led to spotty performances, not the greatest conditioning, defense).

    Vasquez was probably more well rounded but McKinney had that preposterous punching power for a junior bantam. Both had death defying courage (RIP Vasquez's right eye #warrior).
     
  2. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great fight .. I'm taking Vazquez here. Kennedy did have that power but Vazquez was the better boxer and had great success against Marquez .... But I didn't see most of Kennedy's fights TBH .. so I would defer to you and others
     
  3. BundiniBlack

    BundiniBlack Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Vazquez by late KO
     
  4. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Kennedy had a lot of power in his right hand. At his best he takes it on my opinion.
    Gave Barrera a run for his money.