For all the marbles at 126. Two of the best fighters of their era and rated #4 and #7 respectively at 126 in our ESB rankings. Two fighters of the highest pedigree and class. But there can be only one. Can 'Chava' overcome a 5" height and 4" reach disadvantage to Arguello? Can Arfuello outbox one of the most composed fighters of modern times? Can he dent that chin?
Salvador Sanchez? I don't think Sanchez was 5 inches shorter than Arguello. Anyway I'd give the slight edge to Arguello in a highly tactical fight.
Oh I don't know really.............at 126 I guess I like Sanchez, as I think he was probably a little more of a finished product there. Any higher though, I like Arguello.
I've always seen Arguello listed at 5'10" (except for a couple of fights). I think that they pull these numbers out of a hat.
If we're counting the 'fro, Sanchez has him by a good couple inches. Like the mane of the frilled lizard, it both intimidates and hypnotizes the prey.
Sanchez would have beaten Arguello by a clear margin at 126. He was the best featherweight of the last 50 years.
