welterweight fight 15 rounds
2006-12-01 15:17:30 · 2 answers · asked by toughguy2 7 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Whitaker - W 40 (KO's 17) TF 46 - W pct 87% - KO pct 37% - wins over R. Mayweather, Chavez, Nelson, Haugen, Ramirez and McGirt[2] - KO'ed by Bojorquez (unknown fighter) - #10 ranked fighter
Won 1984 Olympic Gold medal at Light wt
Some of his fights were boring due to his great defensive skills
Held titles 135, 140, 147 and 154
Benitez W 58 (KO's 31) TF 62 - W pct 85% - KO pct 50% - wins over B. Curry[2], Hope, Palomino and Duran - KO'ed by Leonard and D. Moore - #68 ranked fighter
Held titles at 140, 147 and 154
One of the greatest defensive boxers of all-time
This would be a great fight for boxing "purists". It also could be a boring fight. Whitaker was a better fighter. I think that Benitez was a more effective puncher. I have Benitez eking out a slim close majority decision because of his more effective scoring.
2006-12-03 15:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two masters of defense and counter punching. In a strategic fight where both fighters wait for the other to lead so they can counter, Benitez squeaks out a close split decision due to him landing the heavier punches. He had more power than Pernell.
2006-12-02 10:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Brent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋