Luevano the new Pernell Whitaker

[Master]

Ok I’ll admit I am exaggerating Steven Luevano’s skills to compare him to the great Sweat Pea but it is twice I have seen him and he does remind me of Whitaker in the sense that he is southpaw, elusive, not a power puncher, good body puncher, world class operator and very very patient. I believe he should have gone for the finish against Antonio Davis but what do people think of Luevano?

[Dark Lord Al]

one word answer .............................................. " NO "

[yoitsdan]

I don't know quite about Pernell whitaker, but he is very elusive, has a great jab, and he attacks the body well, he kinda reminds me of Christian Mijares, another up and comer.

[CutMeMick]

Ok I’ll admit I am exaggerating Steven Luevano’s skills to compare him to the great Sweat Pea but it is twice I have seen him and he does remind me of Whitaker in the sense that he is southpaw, elusive, not a power puncher, good body puncher, world class operator and very very patient. I believe he should have gone for the finish against Antonio Davis but what do people think of Luevano?

I think exaggerating is an understatement...

You know I'll be honest I used to be a big fan of Luevano when he 1st started. The network Telefutura aired a lot of his fights. I remember seeing him loose to Honorio and thinking he'd never become a champ fighting like that on that night he tired out and just looked lathargic to me. I didn't see a will or determination in him he looked like he didn't wanna be in the ring that night.

Fast forward 2 years and he somewhat cleaned up his act, I still don't see fire there I mean it could be just me but I mean look at your statement you yourself said he should have gone for the finish and thats what I mean he hesitates and is IMO gun shy too often. Matter a fact I thought Cook was gonna blast him out turns out Leuvanos better then what I gave 'em credit for. Good for Luevano hes doing good and the bwoys! from La Puente about 20 minutes from here in Los Angeles.

[SweetPea]

If he's a slick southpaw, then call him a "poor man's Hector Camacho" or something like that.

[Violent Demise]

Luevano and Whitaker don't belong in the same sentence. That be said, I think Luevano is a good fighter who's been proven people wrong lately. Hopefully he keeps it up. He's also from La Puente. An area I spend a good amount of time at.

[Sugar_Shaw]

Luevano is a decent, talented fighter but he is nom Sweet Pea

[Master]

OK I accept I exaggerated but it got your attention. The commentators also talked about the good work he does in the community and his trainer was world champion i remember.

[OumaFan]

I thought he looked pretty good against Cook although I really haven't seen much of Cook and not too sure how good he is. Didn't see the Davis fight but I know Davis is not that good, well see how he does when he steps it up.

[Beanflicker]

Luevano and Whitaker don't belong in the same sentence.

Not true. Example: "Luevano is no fucking Pernell Whitaker"

[Violent Demise]

Luevano and Whitaker don't belong in the same sentence.

Not true. Example: "Luevano is no fucking Pernell Whitaker"

I stand corrected

[No Contest]

Luevano looks like he cuts pretty easy, high cheekbones and fair skin. He schooled Davis pretty easy, but a k.o. would have impressed me more. Looks like he doesnt have that 1 shot power. He is a slick southpaw so he should make for some good matchups. I think Linares is the one to watch at featherwieght though.