Sanchez vs. Pedroza....

Another big skill Pedroza had was the ability to tie an opponent up. He was almost like an Ali or Monzon or Duran and could just tie a guy up when he wanted to. Since there aren't any timeouts in boxing, it's often overlooked just how crucial a tool that is--the ability to tie up a guy.

It shows that one fighter does not have to be the superior in a category. But the effectiveness of simply nullifying opponents.

 

One of Pedroza's best efforts was definitely the Ford fight. Conversely, Pedroza had a much tougher time with Laporte than Sanchez did.
I think Pedroza would have to fight a very disciplined outside fight to beat Sanchez. I honestly think coming in with the low blow bolos, his chin in the air, and pulling back with his hands down would get him caught against Sanchez. The other thing is Sanchez clearly raised his game against stiffer competition. I'll take Sanchez always, but close.

 

Could go either way, but Salvador may have a very, very tough time against Eusebio.And being that I don't see Sanchez taking out Pedroza, it could go against him.

 

Sanchez by close verdict in a pretty brutal bout.

 

An interesting article:

"Sanchez has repeatedly turned million-dollar offers to get into the ring with Eusebio Pedroza", Arum said.
"He (Sanchez) said the one man he will not fight is Pedroza.
I've offered $1 million to fight Pedroza.
That offer is still open and he can pick it up any time he wants."

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=47VPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kAYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3512,4883747&hl=en


Does anyone know more about the Sanchez-Pedroza situation?
Was the fight really in consideration at the time?
Or was it just a case of Arum hyping his fighter?