Rosario vs DeJesus

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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Quite a tough matchup...generally I take the boxer over the puncher, so DeJesus is the guy I'd pick.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dejesus mostly struggled with guys that could muscle him, and bigger stronger guys. Rosario was a superb boxer when he wanted to be but Dejesus is better and i think he hits hard enough to discourage Chapo. Rosario could be a bit of a frontrunner.

    Dejesus by decision.
     
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    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Rosario is my 2nd favorite PR fighter of all time behind Benitez.

    But having said that, DeJesus stops him late. Better technician, tougher, meaner. Rosario obviously was a bigger puncher, but it's not as if DeJesus couldn't crack.

    DeJesus TKO 11.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    DeJesus was mean nasty
     
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    DeJesus went 2-5 against guys who held world titles.

    Rosario batted around .500.

    I'll take Rosario by KO.
     
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    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As I stated in the Mancini thread, only two guys who beat a prime DeJesus were Duran and Cervantes.

    Now, this is a bit different, as Rosario was a lot better than Mancini. Personally, the version of Rosario that destroyed Bramble has a legit argument for beating DeJesus.

    BUT, let's not ignore that Rosario was stopped by Ramirez, and NARROWLY beat Howard Davis.
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don't have much to contribute to this thread except a funny story. When I was a kid, and not knowing spanish, I used to think that Dejesus was pronounced De-Jesus ( as in christ ) rather than Dehaysoos which is the proper way..

    Have a great weekend.
     
  10. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He isn't in my top 2 favorite PR fighters, but, I agree with this prediction.
    Dejesus TKO late.