Pernell Whittaker v Benny Leonard

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Who wins this intriguing match up? I'd go with Leonard on points because I think he was a slightly better boxer
     
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  2. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    In what ways do you think he was a better boxer? I'd pick Leonard too but just interested to understand what you mean.
     
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  3. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Leonard UD. Though his most troubling defense was against a southpaw.
     
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  4. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I kind of meant I have him higher p4p and he was exciting to watch unlike the original Floyd
     
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  5. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

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    Just cant go against Benny even with Pea Wee , dec
     
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  6. Jel

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    Floyd?
     
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  7. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Whitaker for me. I'm curious as well for the people that picked Benny... Which attributes would you give Leonard over Whitaker

    Hand speed
    Durability
    Ring IQ/Generalship
    Footwork
    Mobility (Offensive and Defensive)
    Strength
    Defense
    Power
    Mental Toughness and Fortitude
     
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  8. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    pea wins,.
     
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  9. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Power and speed. The other parts of their game are close. Any advantage would be marginal. Ring IQ etc. Perhaps SweetPea has an edge in agility.

    I think Whitaker being a Southpaw could be an advantage.
     
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  10. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You think BL had noticeably faster hands than Pea? So much so that it's not marginalized like you mentioned for other things? Don't really agree there. I agree 100% with Southpaw possibly being a deciding factor.
     
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  11. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i feel Benny would be susceptible to pea’s straight left.Benny fought a little bit straight up
     
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  12. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I think Benny was a shade faster. It probably is marginal now that I think about it and it could be offset by Whitaker Southpaw stance
     
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