Prime Chavez V Prime WHitaker @ 140 over 12 and 15 rounds

I personally think that Chavez was at his best at 135 lbs. At 140 I'd have to go with Whitaker by decision. Whitaker was tremendously crafty. I think he'd figure out how to survive 3 more rounds if things got dicey for him.

 

I think Whitaker would always beat Chavez anywhere from 135 on.

 

It's not a great matchup for Chavez. I just think at 135, in his prime, say the '86-88 timeframe, he'd have a much better chance of pulling it out. It's tough to see Chavez getting a decision and it's difficult to see Pea getting stopped, so it's truly one of the all-time toughest matchups for Chavez.

 

Both Whitaker and Chavez were probably best @ 135.

I had their fight at 145 in favor of Whitaker 8-4. While that's not THAT wide in terms of rounds, Whitaker's rounds were much more clear than Chavez's. Chavez's rounds were closer, Whitaker won rounds by clearer margins, making Chavez look silly at times and hurting him in round 8.

At 135 or 140, I still see Whitaker's skills and style giving Chavez a lot of problems, but I see the rounds being closer. The type of fight where there are a lot of different opinions on who won and by how much, and it mainly depends on the style you prefer.

 

I feel both guys prime was at 135lbs.

 

Or, simply, against Whitaker.

He did get the benefit of the doubt against Rivera...but I had him beating Chavez and Ramirez 8-4 in those controversies. And against DLH, I had it even. DLH winning is one thing, but 9-3 on two cards?

 

Chavez chances of winning would be better at 135, but not by much considering Pea was at his best at the weight too. Prime for prime at any weight I go with Whitaker, I don't see Chavez beating Whitaker ever, but he's got solid chances at 135 or 140 if both were in their primes. Maybe he gets the decision because there's a history of bad calls against Whitaker, but as far as who actually won and deserved it, I say Whitaker beats him every time if both are properly prepared, 12 or 15 rounds, I don't think it matters.

 

Well, i think Whitaker always beats him. His style and southpaw stance just aren´t right for Chavez.

 

I think the fight at lightweight suits Whitaker even better against Chavez. He relied on his speed and reflexes a lot at at lightweight. When firing on all cylinders at that weight Whitaker was a demon. Chavez was never known for great handspeed, although when inside and putting punches together his speed is definetley underrated. Another factor, Whitaker's movement was effected a lot when he moved up in weight to 147lbs. He became less mobile. Chavez never relied on movement with his legs, head, upperbody like Whitaker did in his prime. While the fight at 135lbs would favour Chavez in terms of closing the distance quicker and cutting off the ring, it favours Whitaker even more IMO.

 

Whitaker beats Chavez regaurdless of weight.