Ray Mancini vs Jose Luis Castillo @ 135

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both at their best who would you favor in this slugfest? Does Ray easily outclass Castillo much like he did against Jose Luis Ramirez or could Castillo outfight and possibly knockout Ray down the stretch?
     
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  2. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    IDK if he "easily outclass Castillo," but I still think he wins w/ better handspeed & more consistent workrate as he did vs. JLR.
     
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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Castillo probably deserved a win over a prime Floyd Mayweather Jr. He also beat very good skillful boxers like Stevie Johnston, Joel Casamayor, i don't see Mancini outboxing Castillo based on the fights above.

    I'm picking Castillo I think he has a much better and proven resume at Lightweight.
     
  4. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This would be a great fight between two of the strongest guys at 135. I'm going with Boom Boom but it would not shock me if Castillo found a way to win.
     
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  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Castillo bc he was a weight bully and versatile enough to deal with high level boxers and bangers.
     
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  6. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I’m also going Castillo. Good choice of fight in that it’d be entertaining & debatable as to who might win.
     
  7. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I think Mancini physically grinds Castillo down in a tight fight