How would have Margarito done in the early 80's or 90's WW divisions?

**Dark Lord Al** · 10-06-2008 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Taeth

Who did Trinidad fight that had a granite chin, and was as big and strong as him? Nobody that I saw, Vargas didn't have the chin. Also same with Hearns, I think its a quite a leap to assume he could hurt Margarito, and also Hearns had horrible stamina especially at WW. He would not be able to go 15 rounds back up against Margarito. He never had the stamina had 147 to do that. I am obviously not saying he is cut from the same clothe as Hearns or any of these as you all know I hate Margarito, but I understand the problems he presents. I think Leonard can deal with it, I think De La Hoya can deal with it, I think Duran can, but people who are talking about MOsley and his speed, he sucks off his back foot, and he always has. He is horrible going backwards, and thats what Margarito would have him do. Mosley has always had poor lateral movement, and while Margarito would miss in the middle of the ring, I see no reason to believe Mosley's poor defense would be able to keep Margarito at bay, when TOny gets him against the ropes.

Once again people are being dumb here for two reasons. 1) You are glorifying the past. It is a psychological effect for people to think the past was better then the present, and its stupid. 2) Trying to compare fights today with back then.

Hearns had bad stamina, and not a great defense. If MArgarito can handle his power he wins, Hearns was a very slick boxer, good defensively if you were trying to box him, but not good defensively on the inside, or in a brawl. If Margarito handles his power, this goes ala Hagler-Hearns, only it takes 8 more rounds.

Daniel Santos doesnt have a great chin , and is not a great fighter , but he beat Margarito , and i can assure you i am not being DUMB as you say , im just giving my fucking opinion .

**Spicoli** · 10-06-2008 05:27 AM

those two fights were not exactly over whelming statements by Santos.I thought Tony got jobbed on the 2nd Tech. call .Rodney Jones boxed his arse off just like Williams did early?

**Dark Lord Al** · 10-06-2008 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins

those two fights were not exactly over whelming statements by Santos.I thought Tony got jobbed on the 2nd Tech. call .Rodney Jones boxed his arse off just like Williams did early?

I was just making the point that Santos stood up to Margarito's power , and he isnt exactly a great

**boozeboxer** · 10-06-2008 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al

Originally Posted by Taeth

Who did Trinidad fight that had a granite chin, and was as big and strong as him? Nobody that I saw, Vargas didn't have the chin. Also same with Hearns, I think its a quite a leap to assume he could hurt Margarito, and also Hearns had horrible stamina especially at WW. He would not be able to go 15 rounds back up against Margarito. He never had the stamina had 147 to do that. I am obviously not saying he is cut from the same clothe as Hearns or any of these as you all know I hate Margarito, but I understand the problems he presents. I think Leonard can deal with it, I think De La Hoya can deal with it, I think Duran can, but people who are talking about MOsley and his speed, he sucks off his back foot, and he always has. He is horrible going backwards, and thats what Margarito would have him do. Mosley has always had poor lateral movement, and while Margarito would miss in the middle of the ring, I see no reason to believe Mosley's poor defense would be able to keep Margarito at bay, when TOny gets him against the ropes.

Once again people are being dumb here for two reasons. 1) You are glorifying the past. It is a psychological effect for people to think the past was better then the present, and its stupid. 2) Trying to compare fights today with back then.

Hearns had bad stamina, and not a great defense. If MArgarito can handle his power he wins, Hearns was a very slick boxer, good defensively if you were trying to box him, but not good defensively on the inside, or in a brawl. If Margarito handles his power, this goes ala Hagler-Hearns, only it takes 8 more rounds.

Daniel Santos doesnt have a great chin , and is not a great fighter , but he beat Margarito , and i can assure you i am not being DUMB as you say , im just giving my fucking opinion .

I think it is debatable who won that fight, and it was a division above Margarito's best weight. This is a good thread. We should actually give Taeth the praise the beltholder of Saddo's Gayest deserves.