Who had more handspeed at 147? Manny or Ray Leonard?

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  1. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    They're about then same.

    In volume, Pac has a slight edge.

    However, Ray's accuracy and power were better and IMO, best for best, Ray beats Pac.
     
  2. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sugar Ray was faster.
     
  3. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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  4. KasimirKid

    KasimirKid Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Actually, it's hard to separate handspeed and fast footwork when you consider fighters like Ali, Leonard, Pep, Pastrano, etc.

    Leonard had more speed than Pacquiao when both aspects of speed are considered. Guys with both can control a fight much more easily than guys with only one or the other. Sometimes to a boring effect, however.
     
  5. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Manny is fast, but not with power punches like Ray...
     
  6. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    Philly I thought Roy Jones peppered Toney pretty good.