Jake LaMotta vs. Alvaro Yaqui Lopez

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by dpw417, Jun 28, 2008.


  1. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    10 rounds at light heavyweight.
     
  2. Raging B(_)LL

    Raging B(_)LL KAPOW!!! Full Member

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    As much as I like Jake, I think Yaqui would have beaten him. Both men had great chins so there would be no KO here, but I think Yaqui`s legs, underrated jab and high workrate would see him to a close points win. Jake`s body attack would slow the tall Mexican down enough to make him stand and trade more in the last two-three rounds, but it wouldn`t be enough to overcome Yaqui`s early lead I feel.

    Would`ve been a very fan friendly fight though, as neither man would have been too worried about the other guys power so the leather would have been flying all night. Speaking of Yaqui, I have always wondered how come he and Marvin Johnson never squared off. Those two fought everyone there was to fight in the division at the time except for each other and had these two met I know it would have been one heck of a fight... shame it never came off.