Ray Mancini vs Jim Watt.

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  1. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Both beaten by Alexis Arguello in successive fights in the early 80s. It was actually Watt's last fight and Mancini was to go on to win the WBA title a few fights after getting stopped by Arguello but who would win between Watt and Mancini at their best?
     
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  2. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Watt by decision

    Watt was a very good fighter. He didn't look like much, but he was awkward, smart and tough. You don't go 15 with Arguello and beat Howard Davis unless you can fight.

    I see Watt countepunching Mancini's rushes and dominating the late rounds for a UD.
     
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  3. Ronnie Raygun

    Ronnie Raygun Active Member banned Full Member

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    No contest watts ko bum bum in 7
     
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  4. mcvey

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    I think Mancini might just be too strong for Watt.
     
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  5. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Watt rides out the early charge and stops boom boom late in a good fight!
     
    lloydturnip, Aug 22, 2017
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  6. Jamal Perkins

    Jamal Perkins Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Watt would old man him out of there on a narrow but clear points win.ray though would dominate the first four rounds
     
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  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Exactly...I have nothing to add except to say that Watt was an uncommonly smart and resourceful fighter and had more on the ball over all than the overrated (in this forum) Mancini.
     
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  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Never was a big Mancini fan, he probably takes a decision though
     
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