Sandy Saddler vs Alexis Arguello

I take Saddler by KO

 

I ll take Arguello. Better fundamentals better precision puncher. Arguello gets short changed in alot of these fantasy fights IMO

 

Good match up.

I'll have to think on this one. I would edge towards Saddler initially.

 

Sandy Saddler - Was an American boxer born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a two-time featherweight world champion, and also held the junior lightweight crown. Over his twelve-year career (1944–1956), Saddler scored 104 knockouts.

Saddler:
145 16 2 (104 wins by k.o.)
height 5′ 8½″
reach 70″

Alexis Arguello:
He was a three-weight world champion, having held the WBA featherweight title from 1974 to 1976; the WBC super featherweight title from 1978 to 1980; and the WBC lightweight title from 1981 to 1982. 62 k.o.'s

Arguello:
77 8 0 (62 wins by k.o.)
height 5′ 10″
reach 72″

 

Without doubt, Alexis takes this one.

If you give him height, and arm length, and then include his incredible accuracy and power, he would destroy Saddler within 8 rounds. Saddler and Pryor have a some similarities, but without the infamous black bottle, Pryor would likely have lost as well. Saddler is not the windmill Pryor was either, he did not quite have the movement and needed to set more on his punches as well.

Alexis will eat him up.

Absolute war while it lasts but I think this is in The "Thin Mans" wheelhouse.

 

Are we stipulating weight here - 126 or 130? I rate Saddler higher at featherweight than Arguello but in the battle of two explosive thin men I'm edging towards Nicaragua's finest, particularly at 130.

 

Arguello by knockout. Height, accuracy and KO power in just about every punch he threw. I don't think Saddler could utilize his style as effectively as he normally did vs other opponents.

 

I go for Arguello by KO in 10. On the back of some brutal body work early on.
He'll take some damage too for sure

 

Interesting matchup. Saddler getting KO'd is a joke but I still lean towards Arguello.

 

Interesting match- up. Great match-up! I'm leaning to Arguello in this one. Saddler would be in with a man taller than he was, with a longer reach. Advantages he usually had.
If I remember right, Saddler had over a 150 pro fights and only lost by Ko once, very early in his career. The posters who seem to think Arguello would blow Saddler out and ko him early couldn't be more wrong in my opinion.
Both fighters were next level skilled, with Saddler being more of a brawler. Both fighters were dynamic punchers , if any fighter hit harder than Arguello at featherweight, it would be Saddler.
Saddler biggest advantage during his career was his height and physicality, he was very strong, pushed and held his opponents always maneuvering them into his power punches, especially his left hook.
These tactics wouldn't be as effective against Arguello with his height and reach.
Arguello's jab would be the key. Saddler would need to get past it. I don't think he could. Arguello's physical advantages, patient style, perfect technique, and power would make Saddler think twice about just plodding in and bullying him.
Arguello would make Saddler cautious after a war early in the fight from Saddler attempting to impose his will.
Arguello would win the last 6-7 rds, go on to win a unanimous dec, or possible late stoppage by the referee in a 15rd fight.

 

I think the only person likely to be KOed in this one is Arguello. Both were huge punchers - Arguello slightly bigger of the two IMO - but his chin wasn't as good. I can't see Olivares hurting Saddler like he did Arguello. I don't know what happened in the Torres fight, but I don't think he'd drop Saddler either.

For me, Saddler's smothering and parrying could mess with Arguello up close. I don't think Arguello's skill level was even close to what it became at FW. I suppose his power and explosiveness could deter Saddler but one of the most impressive attributes IMO about Saddler is that he seemed to act independently in the ring; giving no regard for any other man in there, whether it be it an opponent or a referee. Arguello would absolutely get off first. He's quicker and throws shorter shots. Arguello throws more, so he should out-work and out-land Saddler at mid and long range, so I can see him winning a decision if he can hold his own up close with Saddler, and not get stopped.

I think it's likely that Arguello wins a close decision in a brutal fight. Saddler could win though

 

Absolutely spot on in all facets of a terrific match up, agree with all your very salient points, keep well mate.