It's Macho Time (Appreciation)

And you know I didnt like Camacho- was always hoping someone would shut him up. But as much as i wasnt a fan a prime Camacho was indeed a very special boxer with blazing speed in both Hand and foot and a southpaw style.
Speed is power as well. Arguello hit light years harder then Camacho or Chavez and yet couldnt drop or hurt Ramirez at anytime in their bout.
Camacho dropped Ramirez because of the SPEED.

 

True but as we know styles make fights. Camacho shut out Ramirez and Ramirez was hell for Rosario. Yet Rosario almost beat Camacho.

Rosario had significantly better one punch power than Chavez. In his absolute prime Camacho was not hit with combinations. Rosario stunned him with single shots. Chavez would have to trap him against the ropes and in the corners and rain shots on him. He was able to do this in 92 when Camachos hand and foot speed was diminished. It would have been a different proposition in 86 or 87. Even if Camacho was a bit gun-shy, he still had incredible speed. My guess is that a gunshy Camacho loses a competitive decision.

The 85 version of Camacho probably out points even the 87 version of Chavez as Julio can't hurt him with single shots and Camacho could control the action from the center of the ring.

 

And thats what I see- Chavez doesnt have one punch power to hurt Camacho and at the same time Camacho has the legs to avoid getting pinned on the ropes.

 

Two careers .. before and after Rosario. Going in he had potential to be an all time great at 130 and maybe even 135 but man did Rosario change his game .. Hector was never, ever the same fighter after this fight ..

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It was not just his form, it was his fighting style .. he never wanted anything like that ever again ..

 

Except that an old Chavez had him within seconds of a stoppage.

Julio never tried to be a one-punch guy but his amazingly consistent lead right and hammering left to the body took their toll and made a mess of his opponents... Macho included.

 

I would say that Mutt partied just as hard. But I guess he was also more talented.

 

With a different mindset he'd just be Hector Camacho.

 

That crazy ass mindset...made him mas macho!