Pernell Whitaker v Barney Ross @140

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Seamus, Jan 28, 2019.


Pernell Whitaker v Barney Ross at 140

  1. Pea by Dec

    7 vote(s)
    77.8%
  2. Ross by Dec

    2 vote(s)
    22.2%
  3. Pea by KO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Ross by KO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Take the best of each around 140 (I'll allow if either has to melt a couple pounds), put them together in a 20 foot ring with anybody but Joe Cortez. Does Ross handle the southpaw wizardry of Sweat Pea? Would Ross' hustle and gas tank take Pea into deep waters? Pretty sure we can rule out a KO.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Gotta go with Ross. I think he gets the job done for a close decision
     
  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    My pick as well
     
  4. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ross wins 2/3 from Pea, but on a one shot fight, Pea wins the single fight. Ross was 72-4-3, and tangled with Ceferino Garcia (3 times), Jimmy McLarin (3), Billy Petrolle (2), and Tony Canzoneri (2). And of course the final loss to Henry Armstrong.

    Ross' quality depth of his career is proven, and he fought in an era of numerous really good-great lower weight fighters.
     
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think Ross nicks a decision over Pea....and maybe not in a rematch.