Who beats Salvador Sanchez: Julio Cesar Chavez, Alexis Arguello, Eusebio Pedroza, Hector Camacho

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Salvador Sanchez has always been someone that seemed to have an invincible aura around him, partly due to his untimely passing yet managed to beat some quality fighters at such a young age. Despite having one loss very early on he's still seen as an indomitable force who couldn't be beat even in mythical match ups. That being said had he not died tragically and continued on with his boxing career as usual I'm almost certain that he would have eventually hit a brick wall and someone might have beaten him at some point. It's likely that Sanchez may have gotten the chance to face the likes of Pedroza, Arguello, Chavez, or Camacho down the road. Personally I think these 4 would have been Sanchez's toughest tests.

    Out of the 4 who would you say had the best shot at defeating Sanchez in your opinion?

    Eusebio Pedroza
    Alexis Arguello
    Julio Cesar Chavez
    Hector Camacho
     
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  2. FThabxinfan

    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    From the most likely to the least:
    Eusebio Pedroza:uses his entire height advantage,footwork,bullying degree (plus fouls) to maul Sal.
    Julio Cesar Chavez Sr and Alexis Arguello were draws, because both of them showed some vulnerabilities to slick fighters (although Chavez prob hands it better)
    I don't know how much does Camacho's pitty patty punches affect Sal.
     
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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Definitely Pedroza and Camacho.

    Sanchez had issues with Ford's height and reach so he'd more than likely have issues with Pedroza's boxing skills and height and reach.

    Camacho is a speedster with good movement and handspeed Sanchez had a very competitive fight vs Castillo who had the same attributes except Camaco is a class above Castillo. Sanchez also had more issues when he had to come forward instead of being a counter puncher.
     
  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Arguello also had the height and reach similar to that of Patrick Ford but he also had dynamite power as well. He would have presented a similar problem for Sanchez as well. Chavez I think could have also given Sanchez a tough fight similar to what green Nelson did.

    But out of the 4 I agree that Pedroza and Camacho have a serious chance to beating Sanchez based on what you described. I've always been of the belief that Pedroza was the only Featherweight in that era who had the skills and ability to beat Sanchez by close but clear victory.
     
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  5. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Camacho Sr didn't "pity pat " at super featherweight.
    And in my opinion, he and Pedroza would have the best chance to beat Sanchez of the four considered.
    Especially when considering the pure hell Pat Ford gave Sanchez in their fight. Ford had Sanchez confused early on and used his speed and height advantages to take command of the fight. Sanchez had to rally to get the 15 rd victory. Some thought it was a hometown decision, with two of the 3 judges were Mexican.
    Ford's very next fight he was dominated and taken apart by Eusebio Pedroza, stopped in rd 13.
    Pedroza would have all the advantages Ford had over Sanchez, plus a real mean streak.
    I always believed Pedroza had all the tools to beat Sanchez, plus the right style.
    Arguello and Chavez would be the styles Sanchez shined against.
     
  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Strangely enough at 130 pounds I'd say Camacho, he could move like a cat and was lightening fast and had good pop at that weight.
    In order :
    Camacho
    Pedroza
    Arguello
    Chavez
     
  7. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Chava was basically untested above 126. He had the height and build to move up, but we don’t know how well he’d compete.

    Pedroza, I always had a sneaking suspicion he’d surprise a lot of people in a featherweight unification. Too dirty, too crafty, makes Sal lead and Sanchez had trouble with a similarly built guy in Patrick Ford so I’ll go Eusebio.

    I think Alexis edges him at 126 and beats him above that weight.

    Camacho and Chavez at 130 or north are too much for him.
     
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  9. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No doubt that the 4 mentioned are the only guys who I think can possibly beat Sanchez. Still it is interesting to think about all the possible match ups that Sanchez could have likely been involved in. It would have been fun to see Sanchez against guys like Bobby Chacon, Ray Mancini, Barry McGuigan, Rocky Lockridge, Boza Edwards, Rolando Navarrete, Rafael Limon. All of their styles greatly favors Sanchez but those fights would have been nice tear ups nonetheless.
     
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  10. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why you called him Camacho Sr? There was only one Macho Camacho
     
  11. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    His son Hector Camacho Jnr boxed professionally.
     
  12. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Chavez
    Arguelo
    Camacho
    Pedroza

    Chavez was a monster, so strong, a huge puncher at that weight and had an exceptional chin ...

    Arguello has a terrifica shot but may just be a touch too slow ... however if he foes to the body like he's capable of I'd not bet against him ..

    Camacho was lightning but I dont remember too much of him at 126

    I'm no fan of Pedroza ... saw him fight filthy too many times ..
     
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  14. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    The only one of these fights I'm sure Sanchez wins is Arguello. Alexis was undeniably a monster, even more so at feather, but he struggled a lot with Olivares and Castillo and lost to Marcel and Fernandez due to their ability to keep moving and not letting him get his bombs off. Sanchez does that as good as anyone, has a cast iron chin and is definitely gonna be making Arguello pay. Arguello's precision, body work and reach would surely mean the fight would be awesome but I don't see him winning it.

    Pedroza is a really tough match for Sanchez, but for some reason, I just think he can pull it off. Pedroza looked better against Ford, but he didn't necessarily fight like him just because they were both tall, and I'm just more impressed with Sanchez overall. A coin flip in the truest sense, but I think I'd go for heads on Sanchez.

    Chavez is just a bridge too far for me to pick Sanchez. I doubt it's unwinnable, but certainly unlikely.

    Camacho is interesting because he'd be an awful style for Sanchez. The speed difference is huge too. I don't count Sal out, simply because Camacho didn't turn out to be the type of guy who'd beat ATGs, but he is definitely favourite.
     
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  15. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 Full Member

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    AA and JCC Snr both KO him, JCC vs Sanchez to me is not an overly competitive fight, good fight but not winnable for SS.