POll: Whittaker vs Basillio at 147?

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  1. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Im gonna go with WHittaker by a close decison 8-6-1 or 9-6. I think Basillio wins alot of rounds by out working Whittaker but WHittaker outboxes Basillio in the other rounds. I could even see this being somewhat controversial for those who like Basillios agressive approach. Wonder how Basillio would react to Whittakers clowning?
     
  2. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Basilio would grind him down, outwork him and win a close but clear decision. Basilio would make the waters deep for Whitaker, making it a very physical fight and he has a size advantage.
     
  3. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I can see that happening too,but im thinking Whittaker is too slick when he choses too counter Basillio.

    Whos that fighter on your AVI?
     
  4. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I could see this ending in a controversial decision pretty easily. Ala Chavez draw. I say rightful winner, Whitaker in a close one, considering it's welterweight Whitaker.
     
  5. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Over 12 I would agree with you but Whitaker isn´t proven over 15, Basilio is. I think those three extra rounds make the difference.

    It´s Rukelie Trollmann.
     
  6. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Whittaker wouldnt have a problem in a 15 round fight, he never had stamina problems,and he was used to going the distance.

    Never heard of that guy:huh Looked him up on boxing records and they have no info on him. Was he a pro?
     
  7. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True but never against a Basilio.


    Follow the link and read the article. He is on boxrec, Rukelie is just a nickname. Look up Johann Willhelm Trollmann. But his record isn´t what is interesting about him ;)
     
  8. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Basilio was a bad style for Whitaker. Carmine was a Rythym breaker with good body and head combo's. Still this would not be an easy fight. I see Basilio pulling out the close nod with the better punching
     
  9. PetethePrince

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    Basilio because of bias.
     
  10. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Carmen could break Pernell down he is the bigger man who had endless stamina, over 15 I think Basilio wins a decision with him coming close to a finish in the championship rounds.