Jose “Mantequilla” Napoles (RIP) - Appreciation Thread

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In honor of the great Mantequilla Napoles who had just passed away I figured it would be a good time to look back at his mesmerizing skills and also introduce this brilliant fighter to the younger boxing fans on this board who may not know about him.
    This guy was the epitome of the sweet science. Great offensive tools, slick defensive awareness, aggressive but also clever, sneaky counter puncher, power in both hands, good chin, can fight in any range, and had gracious footwork that didn’t require so much movement at all. He was the total package. If there was one thing that held him back it was his tendency to cut easily and have fights stopped due to that. One of the best WW champions and also an artist in the ring. Sugar Ray Robinson himself has actually praised Napoles, that’s how good Mantequilla is.
    RIP Champ.

     
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone Full Member

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  3. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    R.I.P. Champ One of the greats
     
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  4. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot etreuM aL Full Member

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    En pas descanses José"el Cubano Mexicano"Nápoles
     
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  5. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    H2H not many people would beat Mantequilla.
     
  6. David B

    David B Nazi Russia lies. This is the only truth. Full Member

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    One of the best ever whe he was in his prime .

    RIP Champ .
     
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  7. SOUTHERMOST

    SOUTHERMOST Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So great just a fighting machine
     
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  8. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Just now seeing this. Rest in peace champ!
     
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  9. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Among the top 5-6 to ever fight at WW, and it can be argued that he was better at 140lbs prior to moving up and winning the WW championship twice. RIP Mantequilla
     
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  10. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    One of my favorite fighters.

    RIP.
     
  11. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bump. More respect and appreciation for this great fighter on the General Forum is needed! I guess not so many are familiar with Napoles but for those who are curious I suggest watching his fight against Curtis Cokes. Total masterclass performance.
     
  12. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Absolutely brilliant fighter and performance. Most people don't know about Cokes but he was no slouch. He KOd Rodriguez and won there series. He was a good (borderline great) fighter. He was just taken apart by one of the slickest operators of all time. A top 5/6 WW.

    God Bless his soul and family
     
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  13. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was so pleasing to the eye with his style. I would pick him to beat guys like Armstrong, Chavez, Whitaker, Locche, Benitez convincingly. Duran would be a highly competitive 50/50 fight. Only a few fighters such as Robinson, Hearns, and Leonard would beat him IMO.
     
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  14. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    There's a reason he was called Sniper. A solid champion, with bouts against Rodriguez, Kitten Hayward, Jean Joselin, La Cruz and Gypsy Joe Harris.
    He was a very solidly skilled guy, and knowing this makes the dismantlling by Napoles more impressive.
     
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  15. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bump.
    Younger fans who like watching Lomachenko will also appreciate Napoles. I actually think that Loma shows glimpses of the great Mantequilla from time to time. Aggressive, crafty, highly skilled, great footwork, can do anything in the ring, and also has a nice boxing style that’s aesthetically pleasing to watch. Loma seems to also have a tender skin like Napoles as well, as ridiculous as that sounds.