What was Oscar Delahoya’s best performance?

CharlesBurley · Jun 15, 2020

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Though his biggest and most defining wins (Quartey and Vargas) came at the higher weights, I think De la Hoya peaked as an all-round fighting specimen at 135 and 140, albeit he was helped in looking better at these weights in part due to his competition which, while good, wasn't as good as what he faced at 147 and 154.

At 135 and 140 he was huge at the weight, fought a lot less tight and a lot more relaxed / free-flowing, and was just as comfortable boxing and brawling. He had that extra bit of speed and sharpness at the lower weights, and didn't fade in later rounds, which was a real problem for him once he got to Welterweight and beyond.

Any of Ruelas, the first Chavez fight or Gonzalez were the absolute best we saw of Oscar, in my opinion. But the Quartey and Vargas fights were quality performances in their own right as well - not as dominant or punch-perfect, but showcased his other, less tangible qualities against guys he couldn't just outsize or overpower.
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DLH was draining a ton of weight to make 135/140 though. I think he got a boost going up to 147 and was quicker as a result

Mod-Mania · Jun 15, 2020

Gonzalez IMO.

Fuzzykat · Jun 15, 2020

I thought Oscar was at his best at 135 and 140. Ruelas, Hernandez and Gonzalez were great fights for him. He was very good at 147 but not nearly as dominant.

Flo_Raiden · Jun 15, 2020

I would say Rivera, Chavez 1, Gonzalez, Ruelas, Castillijo, and Vargas. I thought he looked really good against Gatti too even though Gatti was the smaller guy.

BundiniBlack · Jun 15, 2020

Its probably Vargas. But the Whitaker win is also excellent, and yes Oscar clearly won

PernellSweetPea · Jun 16, 2020

The fight which impressed me the most was Rafael Ruelas. He easily beat him.

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