Which boxers throughout history is the worst stylistic match ups for today's top 10?

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  1. Skittlez

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    Obvious one is Tommy Hearns vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.

    I think a 70's Foreman or Tyson would be a pretty bad styles match up for Wladimir.


    Michael Spinks vs Andre Ward at 175 will be a nightmare for Ward. Prime Roy as well at 168.
     
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  2. Xplosive

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    Duran would **** up Pacman badly.

    I'd like to see Pryor vs Bradley. The Hawk would run through the Ninja Turtle like a cheap hooker.

    At 122, Wilfredo Gomez would smoke Donaire.
     
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    Actually, I take that back.

    Leonard would be the worst matchup for Pacman.

    Duran would be the worst matchup for Cotto. Miggy would get beaten within an inch of his life.
     
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    Brandon Rios vs. Ray Leonard (same day weigh-in)
     
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    - Wladimir Klitschko: I say Lennox Lewis tears Klitschko apart.

    - Sergio Martinez: Monzon, Hagler, Hopkins, even Greb -- all give Martinez a sound beating.

    - Floyd Mayweather Jr: Like you said, Hearns an obvious choice.

    ***I'd love to see 'Sugar' Ray Robinson absolutely overwhelm Mayweather with his ferocious offense. Mayweather goes full defensive fetal position.

    - Nonito Donaire: Panama Al Brown -- too long, too tough. Donaire doesn't stand a chance.

    All I have for now.
     
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    I'm not so sure about the Ward ones. He seems like he would be a stylistic nightmare for a lot of other people as well.


    But Hearns vs. Floyd and Pac both would be a nightmare at 147.


    I think Ali would be a stylistic nightmare for Vitali also.
     
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    I'd reckon Calzeghe's hand speed would be too much for Ward. Whatcha think?
     
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  8. Skittlez

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    Oh I was just thinking that Spinks at 175 was a 6'3 ATG with brutal power, great boxing skills, speed, great chin at 175 and had one of the most awkward styles ever.
    Those triple 3x jabs in a row followed by big punchers and hooks etc.


    But, you are right. Ward is a great fighter and plus it's not really fair comparing him to a 175+ ATG who went on to heavyweight.


    Ali is a big nightmare for Vitali. You are right on that one too. He won't KO Vitali, but will probably win 9 of 12 rounds.
     
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    I think Chavez Sr would be a hell match up for May.
     
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  10. Xplosive

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    At 135, yes. I think Chavez beats Floyd at lightweight.

    At 140 I'd take Floyd by competitive, yet clear UD.

    At 147 Floyd wins going away.
     
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    Ali would cut Vitali to ribbons.

    The WORST matchup for Vitali is probably prime Holmes. Larry would wipe his ass with that robot.
     
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    I think no.
     
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    How bout prime Meldrick Taylor vs Danny Garcia?

    I'm tired of the Garcia hype train. Taylor would have stopped him in a COMPLETELY one sided fight.

    The worst possible matchup for Rios is a young Mosley. Shane made an entire career off of taking apart come forward Mexican brawlers. He'd have lit Rios up terribly.
     
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    Well he can adapt, and his work rate would definitely put him over the top.
     
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    Ward adapts better than Sloppy Joe, and has been doing so against much higher calibre opposition.
     
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