Whitaker - Hurtado on ESPN Classic right now...

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  1. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Whitaker, IMO, is one of the 10 greatest fighters to ever enter the ring on a H2H basis, absolutely phenominal. However, I don't like this fight per say because I don't like seeing him struggle with a B level guy, even though he brought a sick KO in the end.
     
    Amsterdam, Sep 24, 2007
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  2. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

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    Cuban Hurtado was great, just didnt live up to his potential
     
    jaycuban, Sep 25, 2007
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  3. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    He was a damn good fighter....but he telegraphed his punches too much and lacked in the chin area. But output, speed, power...he had it.
     
    sues2nd, Sep 25, 2007
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  4. Fab2333

    Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether Full Member

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    I concur, Bigtime yout ake hugging to a whole new level with some of the things that comes out of your mouth.
     
    Fab2333, Sep 25, 2007
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  5. Fab2333

    Fab2333 Needs to Get It 2Gether Full Member

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    While FLoyd is one of my favorite fighters, what you said isnt true. I think this would have been a hell of a fight if it did happen. But teachin Sweet Pea nah dont see that. THink Pea is a more complete fighter in the sense that they both are fast, but Pea uses his speed 2 his advantage and puts his punches 2gether. Other than that I cant say they are far apart from each other from a skill standpoint.

    Both have very good defense, tremendous rather.
    Great footwork for both
    Both are very smart fighters
    Both good headmovement, all though I might be leaning towards Pea in this category.

    I mean it would have been a good fight if this fantasy fight took place.
     
    Fab2333, Sep 25, 2007
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  6. bigeddie27

    bigeddie27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    blasphemy!
     
    bigeddie27, Sep 25, 2007
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  7. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    Ummm, did you even WATCH this fight?

    Hurtado was winning a CLOSE fight. Clearly winning, but....boxing Pea's ears off? The main reason he was up were the knockdowns and the point deduction (tho there were plenty for both fighters...)....along with his overall output adding to it. BUT the better boxer in that ring was STILL Whitaker....BY FAR BTW!

    And when did Whitaker run in that fight? He ****ING BLASTED Hurtado...one of the more viscious knockouts you will see. 10 straight telegraphed power punches and Hurtado gets knocked out the ring (tho the ref shouldve stopped it at like 3 or 4....shame really).

    You really should see fights before you make outlandish comments like that bro....ya really should.
     
    sues2nd, Sep 25, 2007
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  8. dave82

    dave82 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pea was the man. One of the greatest boxers to have ever stepped into the ring. This was a great come from behind victory.
     
    dave82, Sep 25, 2007
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  9. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Awesome finish by Pea, just brutal.
    He looked **** up unti then though and was starting to show signs of fading.

    That being said the fight showed Hurtado was a decent fighter beside his chin. He had power, size and decent skills and that was just at welter, to bad he just had a terrible chin.
     
    WhataRock, Sep 26, 2007
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