Kid Gavilan v Carlos Palomino

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stevie G, Jun 29, 2021.


  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who have you got ?

    I go with Gavilan. His superior speed and bolo punching being the main contributors to him taking a hard earned points decision in a very good fight.
     
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  2. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Gav does just about everything better. Wins a relatively clear cut 10-5 sort of decision.
     
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  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've always rated The Cuban Hawk.
     
  4. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There is zero case to be made for Palomino here.

    The Keed was two levels above, and the styles also favor The Keed.

    Gavilan, by VERY commanding UD.
     
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  5. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    An entertaining but disparate battle. Carlos doesn't have the Boxing of Graham, the off-beat toughness of Bratton or the power of Robinson. This would be a fight where Gavilan adjusts quite early for a commanding victory. No disrespect to Palomino, a quality world class fighter, but Gavilan was a legend who could back it up.