LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT ROUND 2- Hector Camacho vs Pernell Whitaker

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12 rounds

 

I think Whitaker can definitely offset Camacho's good work, though a bit of in and out movement together with the fast hands would clearly win The Macho Man some points. I see Whitaker's points being earned in a similar fashion to how he got those against De La Hoya, exposing some 'more flash than substance' type work on his opponent's behalf. Proabably would look even more convincing though here with Whitaker's better movement and ring generalship.

Whitaker on points.

 

Its all about the Jab baby...Hec looked pretty awesome against guys a few levels below Pernell but always failed when he made that next step up.

Hector's handspeed gives Whitaker something to think about but in the end its Sweet Pea's right hand the dictates the fight.

 

Hectors speed might trouble Pernell abit but Pea is very adaptable and figures it out and uses his own offence to take a decison

 

Hector simply not smart enough to deal with someone on the level of Sweet Pea. He would be totally perplexed by his movement and the constant movement and rhythm off set by Pea's constant jab.

Whitaker on pts

 

Hectors speed would cause Whitaker problems early on and he would have been 1 of the few to actual land cleanly on Whitaker. Whitaker would use his jab to 'be first' and time his left hand. After 6rounds I see this as level, but after that Hector will slow and Whitakers timing, superior defense, body attack take over the fight and he dominates the last 8 putting Hector on his bike, Camacho probably wins another couple of rounds on route to a decisive loss

Whitaker UD 10-5 (pity Camacho is going out so early)

 

The question begs who would take the offence 1st:huh

I'd compare this match up too an Italian soccer match, intriguing match up without doubt & i've got 2 say i would'nt know how it would pan out as this would be like watching two eels trying 2 fight

One 4 the fistic purists 4 sure, but it'd be boo'ed out of down by the modern fight fan more's the shame so i'am going to stick my neck out & say it's a DRAW:smoke

 

The only advantage i would give Camacho over Whitaker is Speed and while this would cause pea some problems i see him making adjustments after the first couple of rounds and taking a clear UD.

 

Good analogy.

I will, too. :yep

 

I think Pea would be quite offensive in this fight to controll it

 

as said speed is camacho`s only advantage here and after round 3 whitaker has worked camacho out and later in the fight becomes more aggressive and takes a close but clear ud

 

Witakers slickness and ring smarts makes the difference. I can say it would be a horribly boring fight, but I would pick Whitaker in a tactical snoozefest.

 

i know this would be a horrible fight .... because of the styles but i think Pernell's in and out gameplan would break Camacho slowly and winning a hard but comfortable UD

something like 8-4

So
Pernell UD

 

How did you find the Whitaker - De La Hoya fight ? Boring too ?

 

I strongly doubt Pea would opt to box Camacho at ring center and oblige in a countering match. He'd press the pace, get inside and beat Camacho up. That would be his major advantage in this fight and he'd know it.