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Hector "Macho" Camacho was not a fighter I really followed but he's a Hall of Famer and well known in the boxing world.
I am not sure he had a KO punching power when I see his record but what were his attributes? I saw him against Julio Cesar Chavez and didn't look amazing. Saw him against Leonard but he was past his prime and coming back after a long time of not fighting. Also saw him against Duran when both were far from their prime. And now he's coming back this year to fight!
Camacho was one of the first guys to come up with the big entrences. When I see them now, most look pretty silly LOL. He was a pretty good slick boxer who got titles at 130, 135 and 140. He was best as a lightweight and he beat some good fighters there but was never what I would call a great champion. More of a title holder IMO. His career was pretty much over after his two losses to Chavez and Trinidad but he kept on fighting and beating a hole bunch of prospects, journymen old legends in Leonard and Doran and some down right bumbs as well. His only meaningful fight after that was the one against DLH who pretty much shut him out.
He was great at fighting away,he'd lead you by moving back and then suddenly explode
He didn't take as many chances as some would like but he wasn't a bad boxer.
Camacho in the mid 80's was a difficult opponent for anyone, very fast hands and never stopped moving.
He was difficult to hit, never knocked out by Chavez,Trinidad or DLH and although had a couple of
gift decisions (Rosario) was a good Lightweight Champion. If you look at his physique he had strong legs and his movement was almost graceful then pow he would unleash flurries of punches. Never a big puncher but awkward and would have frustrated many opponents. As the old saying goes Hit and don't be Hit, Camacho was good at that.
At least he was not a complete and utter bust like his son
Camacho was a great fighter...Not good but great...problem is at times his flamboyance overshadowed his skills...
Camacho's biggest attribute was making his opp do what he wanted in the ring...Hector controlled the tempo and pace of the fight....he frustrated his opponents to the point they could spit nails...people tended to mistake that for running but believe me when i tell you it is not an easy task to do especially against world caliber opp....Camacho had power but chose not to use it...early on he was getting guys out of there but after his bout with rosario he made the defense style his trademark...it carried him well I would have to say....
I was never a fan of him personally because he is just a flat out asshole...not just in front of the cameras but in general...he is the equivalent of a dime store hood...he has zero class as a person but he could box his ass off...You can't take that from him
I agree with my man Daxx. I think Camacho was a great fighter. I think he was good for boxing. People paid to watch Camacho. Rosario made him change his style, but he still had heart. One thing about Camacho, he never quit.
You could see the reality envelope Camacho mid way through Rosario onslaught.Good Point reflect of VD, Camacho saw the light when caught and stunned up buy Edwin twice. For all the glitz Camacho had some glory also.
I cant agree with that i think Camacho was a very good fighter , but i cannot put the word GREAT next to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Also he was an anoying prick.
VERY GOOD FIGHTER / NOT GREAT thats my opinion.
He has the most unsutible nickname in boxing history.
He was far from "Macho".He use to run/move and do a lot of holding.
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Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al
World titles in 2 different divisions...never stopped in 85 fights...only lost 5 of the 85....fought some big big names....Thats just a bit better then very good....
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Originally Posted by porkypara
Like I said you don't have to like his style but it sure as hell worked for him
How many times was he knocked down? The one's I recall was against ODLH which interestingly, before the fight, he said that he would not go down against ODLH no matter what.
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Originally Posted by Chino
I think 3 or 4 at most....against DLH he was long past his best years though
Camacho was a very good fighter, do not forget he beat the man who beat Pernel Whitaker for the first time, Jose Luis Ramirez. He also had great fights and won with Mancini, Haugen, Pazienza, Tony Baltazar, Rosario (battle of 2 Puertorrican legends), among many others. I see the posts of his fights with Duran, De La Hoya, Leonard, but remember he was past his prime (as well as Leonard and Duran). Not to mention his shows... ;D :club:
Hes fighting next saturday :-\
Camachos biggest dismay was drugs.
What a superb boxer he was early in his career, fast hands, fast feet, good combos.
I still will never understand why Padilla deducted him 1 point for not wanting to touch gloves.... ???
One of the most absurd and bizzare things I've ever seen in the ring.
Against Aaron Pryors son Stephan Pryor whos 10-3-1 ???Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomBoom
I seen Stephan vs. McGirt Jr., Stephan looked like he really didn't want to be there.
I heard Stephan Pryor is trying to get a fight with Ronald Hearns.
I dont think Stephan is a very promising fighter. I saw that fight too and was thinking the same. I guess Camacho could beat him but it really doesnt matter cause at this point neither guy is going to make any noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMick
I use to idolise Macho man and use to have the pony tail. He was a slick fighter at his best but not a living legend like JCC. I loved it when he beat Leonard and the big puchers tried desperately to KO him like Tito, JCC and Oscar but he was just too awkward.
He had arguably the fastest hands in boxing history; only Meldrick Taylor could be considered quicker IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chino
He was a hugely exciting fighter until Edwin Rosario stunned him badly in 1986 & from then on, he became one of the dullest fighters ever.
Camacho never really lived up to his full potential, he had all the tools to be the best technical fighter to ever come out of PR, but well after Rosario he kinda became afraid to get hit, and well still to this day, the best technician to come from the island is Wilfredo Benitez