Vernon Forrest vs Margarito who wins ?

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  1. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I wouldnt really use that example as a comparison.

    Santos lucked out a little in that fight IMO.
     
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  2. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Forrest. He has too much skill for Margarito.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. r_9-Ronaldo

    r_9-Ronaldo Shinny Shadez Full Member

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    margarito is not the wrecking ball at 154 that he is at 147, santos fight clearly showed this when santos (round 9 i think) and margarito stood toe to toe for about 1minute straight exchanging punches and margo ended up running for the ropes and holding, margo is not the same fighter at 154 as he is 147. santos has been hurt but other not so big punching fighters at 154 to support my statement
     
    r_9-Ronaldo, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. Monticello

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    Margarito by decision or maybe late stoppage.
     
    Monticello, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm not questioning the fact that Margo is not the same fighter at 154 that he is at 147.

    I am questioning whether Forrest can keep Margo off of him for a full twelve at this advanced stage in his career.
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Forrest is not Cotto. People are taking Margarito's win over the midget Cotto way to far. Forrest would beat Margarito.
     
    Rico Spadafora, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. K0NPHL1C7

    K0NPHL1C7 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think this fight, like just about every other fight that could be made between the top-dogs at 147, is about 50/50.
     
    K0NPHL1C7, Sep 22, 2008
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  8. Rumsfeld

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    Forrest is 37, and he's NOT the same fighter he once was.

    Hell, when Forrest was in his prime, he had trouble keeping Mayorga off of him.

    I'll take Margo in this one, but I'd be rooting for Forrest.

    :smoke
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 22, 2008
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  9. vonBanditos

    vonBanditos MĪƒderator Full Member

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    I'm going to add to this that Forrest was a stupid mother****er even in his prime. If someone wanted to bang he was willing to bang back even when it was his superior jab that won fights. I remember watching the Vince Phillips fight and thinking, "why are you taking risks against this guy? You're fighting the way he wants you to fight". Some guys could just throw Vernon off of his game. He had bigger balls than brains.
     
    vonBanditos, Sep 22, 2008
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  10. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Good point.

    The exception would be when he fought Mosley, two bouts he was extremely focused in.
     
    Rumsfeld, Sep 22, 2008
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