Quote Originally Posted by mokele
I didn't see the fight when it happened, but thanks to some guys on boxing forums I saw the whole fight on youtube. I must say that Oscar's performance was worthy of a great champion and a seasoned veteran fighter who doesn't waste energy or punches, just gets the job done with superior technique, excellent defence, good speed and power. The names that came to my mind after watching that performance were Joe Louis and Alexis Arguello. I would not have included Oscar in such company before this fight but now I will.



I agree to a certain extent. Oscar showed exactly what you said, and that he still has the determination to train hard. But beating Mayorga {who has only fought 2 times in 2 years, and was destroyed in one of them}, is not enough to bow down. Oscar coming back after a long lay-off was impressive, especially in the shape he is in. But, he could always beat Mayorga. Winning that fight shows he is still a class fighter, but not the second coming of what he was. Impressive, but not convincing by far.