Pernell Whitaker vs. Hector Camacho @ 140.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who would win in this pure boxing match?
     
    VG_Addict, Feb 4, 2015
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  2. richdanahuff

    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    All the promises of greatness Camacho had early he was not the ring general that Whittaker was. Sweet Pea had a radar like defense and that is the difference power and pure speed may go to Camacho. Sweet Pea by decision
     
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    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Prime for prime at LW this would have been a very competitive matchup. At JWW, I'd give the edge to Whitaker.
     
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    Whitaker by UD, in a boring fight....:barf
     
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  5. Ned Merrill

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    The 1985 lightweight variant of Camacho would have been a handful for any 135-pounder in history, including arguably, the best lightweight of all-time, 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker. One was all kok and *****, the other was grease with the ***** of a cat burglar. Whitaker by very close and possibly controversial decision. At 140...Whitaker by comfortable decision.

    There was a marked difference in competitive mindset at play between these two.
     
    Ned Merrill, Feb 9, 2015
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