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Originally Posted by Master
He's probably borderline and could still be inducted at some point.
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Originally Posted by Master
He's probably borderline and could still be inducted at some point.
By the time of his first world championship he won all his 14 bouts by knockout. He won his first world title in 1998, knocking out Yori Boy Campas in seven rounds for the IBF light middleweight championship. Vargas successfully defended the title throughout 1999, with victories over Howard Clarke (TKO 4), Raúl Márquez (TKO 11), Winky Wright (MD 12), and Ike Quartey (UD 12).Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFanQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
He's probably borderline and could still be inducted at some point.
Vargas lost the title to Félix Trinidad in 2000. Vargas was knocked down twice in the first round, he was able to fight his way back by knocking down Trinidad in the fourth round until finally being knocked out in the 12th and final round.
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I liked Vargas very much. He was very exciting!Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterBy the time of his first world championship he won all his 14 bouts by knockout. He won his first world title in 1998, knocking out Yori Boy Campas in seven rounds for the IBF light middleweight championship. Vargas successfully defended the title throughout 1999, with victories over Howard Clarke (TKO 4), Raúl Márquez (TKO 11), Winky Wright (MD 12), and Ike Quartey (UD 12).Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFanQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
He's probably borderline and could still be inducted at some point.
Vargas lost the title to Félix Trinidad in 2000. Vargas was knocked down twice in the first round, he was able to fight his way back by knocking down Trinidad in the fourth round until finally being knocked out in the 12th and final round.
He said Tito's punches felt like rocks hitting him(hand wraps anyone?).
But then he got busted for PEDs and he lost a bit of lustre for me.
I'm of the opinion that it's not often that the time you get caught cheating is likely to be the first time you cheated... So I don't really know what to make of Vargas and Trinidad for this reason.
That is the real Rocco I know! Vargas was a brilliant fighter, I think he got caught against Oscar. Vargas did have alcohol and drug issues which shortened his career but I think it was recreational drug use, like Tyson, not PED. Except for the Oscar fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless roccoI liked Vargas very much. He was very exciting!Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterBy the time of his first world championship he won all his 14 bouts by knockout. He won his first world title in 1998, knocking out Yori Boy Campas in seven rounds for the IBF light middleweight championship. Vargas successfully defended the title throughout 1999, with victories over Howard Clarke (TKO 4), Raúl Márquez (TKO 11), Winky Wright (MD 12), and Ike Quartey (UD 12).Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFanQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
He's probably borderline and could still be inducted at some point.
Vargas lost the title to Félix Trinidad in 2000. Vargas was knocked down twice in the first round, he was able to fight his way back by knocking down Trinidad in the fourth round until finally being knocked out in the 12th and final round.
He said Tito's punches felt like rocks hitting him(hand wraps anyone?).
But then he got busted for PEDs and he lost a bit of lustre for me.
I'm of the opinion that it's not often that the time you get caught cheating is likely to be the first time you cheated... So I don't really know what to make of Vargas and Trinidad for this reason.
What if Floyd fought Alexander? Who would have won?
Fernando Vargas was a bad man in his time for sure.
Fernando Vargas would beat Floyd who would not dare go up in weight to fight him.
Vargas would beat Canelo.
There I said it.
Vargas would've beaten the crap out of Canelo... that's for sure.
Vargas would also destroy Floyd, too small and lightweight. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Vargas would also murder my 6 year old niece, too small and cuddly.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterVargas would also destroy Floyd, too small and lightweight. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
I am being serious! You take me seriously!Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless roccoVargas would also murder my 6 year old niece, too small and cuddly.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterVargas would also destroy Floyd, too small and lightweight. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Fernando Vargas IS NOT MAYWEATHER CLASS! Easy win for Floyd.
Canelo vs Vargas... hmmm... toss up for me.
This is why you know nothing about boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
Vargas that won the title at his peak which was for a short amount of time beats Floyd and he would not dare take on the man like he did Canelo.
VARGAS IS NOT MAYWEATHER CLASS :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Class is one thing, weight is another. If they fought at light middle, Vargas wins.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerVARGAS IS NOT MAYWEATHER CLASS :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Lopez had more class than Tyson but no way would he beat him. :)