MW Tournament (Round 1): Fred Apostoli vs Joey Giardello

Giardello by decision. for me he would eventually outbox and outmanuver Apostoli.

 

At his very best, ala Tiger III I think Joey would beat Fred.

 

Oh man. I don't know. Apostoli was a force. And Giardello may have been than LaMotta. This one is worse than Conn-Marshall. Damn.

 

Both in their respective primes ? Fred Apostoli for me. A great fighter having to take on the likes of Freddie Steele, Billy Conn, Al Hostak, and prospering...

 

I think Apostoli would stay on top and wear Giardello down. He was a dynamo, as Billy Conn said.
Apostoli by unanimous decision.

 

Based on picture evidence I'm going with the very masculine looking man over the 7yo boy. Apostoli, more sexy than Sexy Sergio?

 

Taking Fred Apostoli

 

Apostoli's best filmed performance is probably against steele but even then despite being a force he doesn't look massively impressive in comparison to some of the other greats.

I think basilio looks better than apostoli on film despite not being as hard a puncher.

Joey could outbox apostoli but it'd require great discipline to prevent apostoli building unstoppable momentum.

I think joey should be favoured to take it on points but it wouldn't be a huge shock if fred scored a come from behind stoppage.

Am I completely crazy for envisioning a cotto v margo 1 type fight but with the turning point being about round 11 instead?

I think fred finishes strong but i'm betting on joey to withstand the attack and take a 9-6 type decision.

 

Wow toughie but second thought Apostoli. Just think he would land a few more power punches.