We did this one awhile back. It's a great match-up. I see Hamsho's edge in physical strength carrying the day.
Hamsho's too big. Vito actually closed out his career fighting at a bit more comfortable 154, so he wasn't the physical presence Hamsho was. Without the power to keep Mustafa off him, Hamsho wins this one.
Hamsho's use of the head is the only thing that would worry Vito. Vito had deceptively fast hands, he just couldn't move well. The fight would take place in ring center and it would be mauling. Neither had the punch to take the other guy out and they both had outstanding jaws so it is going 15. And I see Vito's hand raised.
I think Vito could get stopped on cuts, but so long as he is allowed to continue I see a close fight with Vito taking the last few rounds for a decision win due to his non stop stamina.
Tough fight to call, I can see Vito who had better all around skills outboxing Hamsho winning a decision, or I can see Hamsho mauling, getting rough and dirty and making a street fight out of it.. I lean apprehensively towards Hamsho, in a dirty brawl were both men take a lot of punishment,
I think the fact that Vito was a champion and Hamsho wasn't would be a big factor, it must do something to you mentally.
