Jose Napoles v Pernell Whitaker @ 147

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Mantequilla v Sweet Pea… I don't think Pernell would be able to convincingly outslick Jose and that this one would need meaningful exchanges to determine a winner.

    Who takes it over 15?
     
    Seamus, Jul 30, 2014
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  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    OK, what if the fight took place at heavyweight?
     
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  3. McGrain

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    EEeeeehhh, very very difficult. I think it's difficult because Whitaker at welterweight wasn't as special as he was elsewhere, although he was impressive enough against Giant De La Hoya, for example, to make me wonder. He is a real rhythm breaker, difficult to time and to control. Napoles? Very special but perhaps wants to be able to establish a bit of a strategic quilt either by default or with something particular in mind. Could he get that going against Whitaker?

    With Oscar, it didn't really matter, he just sort of trundled forwards and won (barely) on size almost regardless, but I think the shoe might be on the other foot here because it'd be Whitaker performing regardless, getting out when he wanted, choosing when exchanges take place. Would that be enough to get him home?

    Over fifteen rounds i'd make this one almost 50.50. Over twelve, I think that Napoles would probably just get out-clipped. Split decision for Pea.
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    For me this really is a 50/50 call. At 147 I slightly lean towards Napoles.
     
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  5. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Excellent match up but at 147 I like Napoles who was far ether than Oscar ever was and 147 was not Whitaker's prime weight ..
     
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  6. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Napoles beats Pernell on a strong unanimous decision, like 10-5.
     
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  7. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  8. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Napoles beats Whitaker 10-5 LOL.. What are you smoking? Whitaker takes this and I'm not sure it would be all THAT hard. A good fight no doubt, a tough one 2, but not an overly concerning style for Pea to deal with. For me, whitaker simply better, and that isnt' taking anything away from Napoles.
     
    KuRuPT, Jan 14, 2015
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  9. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Then I take Napoles.
     
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The good stuff,:lol:.They didn't call Jose Mantequilla for nothing, and Pernell would find this out real quick.Pernell is the man, but Napoles is one of the few fighters at the weight that I think could beat him.
     
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  11. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    This is more like I see it, as Napoles was a totally different kettle of fish than anyone else Whitaker ever fought, and was superior as a welterweight. A couple of kds would nail it for Mantequilla,...and lets have none of that **** about cuts, as it wouldnt happen.
     
    red cobra, Jan 14, 2015
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  12. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Good choice LittleRed, as I would expect nothing less from you.:D
     
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  13. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see, then do tell me who was of the class and style of Whitaker that Jose beat please?
     
    KuRuPT, Jan 14, 2015
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  14. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Eddie Perkins ring a bell.
     
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  15. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So nobody then?
     
    KuRuPT, Jan 15, 2015
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