I think Ike Williams, Henry Armstrong, Carlos Ortiz and Roberto Duran all have a good chance. Duran is probably the only guy I'd be confident in picking over Whitaker.
Ike Williams is going to out-box Pea, but he went 1-3 with Willie Joyce? New one. I think Duran would get him, but that's maybe it. As a favourite.
Armstrong and Duran are solid favorites. Julio Cesar Chavez Carlos Ortiz Ike Williams Benny Leonard Bob Montgomery Beau Jack Floyd Mayweather At least even and I would pick to beat Whitaker.
Pea was facing guys like Jorge Paez, Poli Diaz and Juan Nazario. Not exactly on par with the murderous crop of 40's lightweights.
What would Pea do when 1987 JCC starts digging those hooks to the body? What options would Pea have? Maybe run up to 147 and wait till 1993?