I've watched a lot of Julio's fights, but haven't worked my way through my Arguello collection yet, so comments would be appreciated...
I like Arguello by UD. A nice mixture of technique and accurate punches edges it for the Explosive Thin Man.
at 135 arguello by ud in a brutal fight at 140 i will still go for arguello by decision but it will be a bit closer
Against Arguello? I wouldn't bet on that. I always felt Arguello might have too much combined range and firepower for Chavez, although the scales would tip increasingly in Chavez's favor as the fight moves up in weight.
135 to 140, I'll go with Chavez............. Chavez was stronger and more proven at the higher weights.......... Arguello only beat "Tankers" or "Shot" fighters at 140 to 147 pounds........ Arguello's wins over "Kevin Rooney, Pat Jefferson & Billy Costello" aren't all that great......... :-( MR.BILL
Chavez is the greater champion all around than Aaron Pryor ever was, but styles make fights........... I'm not sure or sold that Chavez of 1989 / '90 at 140 pounds could've beaten the 1982 / '83 version of Pryor at Jr. Welter..... I just don't know........... Hmmm. MR.BILL
Me neither. I'm just sold on it being pure war. I would actually favor Pryor there, especially if he's getting asthma meds in his water bottle.