Would a prime Benitez have beat a prime Griffith era for era?

I'd pick Benitez over Griffith.

 

I'd pick Griffith over Benitez.

 

Both were great boxers, but I think Benitez was a little bit more adept. However, Griffith was MUCH tougher than Benitez. Griffith SD.

 

And the interesting fact is that Griffith actually trained Benetiz

 

Benetiz is not going to let Griffith make it a rough and tumble fight .....Benetiz UD

 

Just found that out a day or two ago.

 

oh ya, I forgot about that!

 

I have Griffith, but it is a close one to call. Pre-Paret Griffith was tough as nails and fairly good finisher, while Benitez is just a bit more full in the skills department. If it turns into a war, I definitely take Griffith, but anything else is close.

 

I think Benitez outclasses him ..

 

I'd pick a peak Griffith (circa 1966) over Benitez. He would have figured out and decisioned Benitez like he did Gypsy Joe Harris.

 

Benitez on his A-game would have outboxed Griffith.

 

I have a much easier time seeing Benitez out-box Griffith like he did Cervantes; another elite fighter with a straight up and down textbook style.

I see a lot more similarities there than I do between Benitez and the giant headed Harris.

 

The best of Benitez gets it done but his window is much smaller than Griffith’s.

 

We don't know. So nobody can say.