I dont think it would be horrible to watch though...much like when you are the one inflicting the stab wound. Tough one...I pick Victor to hold out a late charge from Saad and win a bruiser on points. MSM is one of my favorites...if you had asked me this 6 months I probably would have picked him...but I have seen more of Victor recently and have a greater appreciation for how good he was. What an era that was.
Marvin Johnson: "Galindez was the smartest fighter I ever fought. He was very senaky. He was right there in your face, and he made you think he was on defense when he was waiting to counterpunch. You couldn't see the punches when he struck. He was also good defensively, giving a targget and then letting the punches slide off his shoulders or rolling with them. And at least when I fought him, he was in great condition. ... Saad Muhammad could take so much punishment. My fights with Saad, he fought me for control form the start, which is what made them so interesting. He had a very, very stong chin, stronger than any other man i've ever fought. I hit Saad with my best shot and all I got out of it was a buckled knee. Saad wasn't a smart fighter. I felt I could hit him at will. H wasn't good at slilpping or sliding. He took punches to get his own offense going. But he was a hard puncher and could wear a man down, as was the case with me. This wouldn't a classic because Galindez would have control. He wouldn't stand toe to toe and he wouldn't wear out. Experience would also be a factor. Galindez by a kayo in the 11th or 12th."
You look at that Greb's ugly melon and you just know he's one tough fukker :yep Hmmmmm, i think Saad would roll him, tho i'm not one to underrate Victor.
We should just leave Greb out of this thread, we don't want Victor and Matthew to feel intimidated :yep
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad: "First i'd like to say that it was an honor to be in the ring with of these great champions. Both brought out the best in me, as they did in all of their opponents. Saad had a great resiliency; he could take punishment and come back form the brink of defeat. Galindez had that same gutty grit and determination. He was a great puncher and a very tough guy. You would really have toakte it to him. he wouldn't gev you anything. It was a you -kill-me or i'll-kill-you attitude. Saad had the abiliyt to adapt to styles. Early in his career he was a better boxer. Galindez would try to be an aggressive counterpuncher. Saad would abandon the boxing style and go right at him. Like with a lot of Saad's fights, I see Galindez catching hm with a lot of punhces. Saad took a lot of punishment and he'd get cut. I think Galindez would do well early but he would have had problems making the weight, Saad would start to come on in the 11th round and turn the tide. There was no quit in either guy, but I think Saad would come on and stop Galindez in the 15th."
I mean...taking a stab wound is certainly horrible..but giving one is at least better...if not arousing. :yep
A few things, I can't see that it's de facto that Greb would definitely beat Galindez and Saad. Is it??? The way I see it, Saad would definitely have his moment,s but boxing with his heart against a well-schooled and tough as nails Galindez is not a great move. In a very spirited battle, Galindez takes control of the exchanges late on and stops Saad in the 12th. The man formerly known as Matthew Franklin is a big favourite of mine:goodHis, ahem, 'defence' plus speed, variety in punches and power, plus chin and heart would make a fight with Greb over 15 a very interesting one. Although I'm sure most will say that Greb annihilates him.
Just read all the above posts, thanks for the very nice quotes McGrain. I'm picking Galindez, i really rate him and it's great watching his fights for the first time, so interesting, you really don't know what's coming next. He was a truly unique fighter in my opinion.
I've always thought Saad would have too many weapons for Galindez, plus there's too much likelihood of Galindez getting busted up.
You're welcome, it is nice to have these cool perspectives, isn't it? I probably lean towards Galindez like yourself, but it's interesting that this one splits the forum. Tough fight to pick.