Prime Cervantes vs the Arguello of Pryor-Arguello I

[SigniferSanctusMichael]

The Antonio Cervantes of 1973, when he made 5 successful defenses, defeating Locche and stopping Frazer in 5, against the Arguello who took Pryor to the limit in 1982.

15 rounds: who wins, and why?

[hawk5ins]

I think this is an excellent matchup.

I would tend to think Cervantes but am waffling a bit on this.

Slick Defensive masters like Locche and Benitez, caused Cervantes issues (I take a Pryor over a Prime Cervantes, but in a tougher bout), but at the same time, those were the styles that would present Arguello issues.

Alexis's power was still quite formidible at 140. I think the two match up quite well here.

Cervantes by a shade in a very competitive bout.

Hawk

[Michael Frank]

Arguello. Once he nails Cervantes, it's lights out. Will take 10 rounds, maybe more.

[Surf-Bat]

The Antonio Cervantes of 1973, when he made 5 successful defenses, defeating Locche and stopping Frazer in 5, against the Arguello who took Pryor to the limit in 1982.

15 rounds: who wins, and why?

Before I commit, anyone know how these two compare physically? Height, reach, etc?

[Elwill7847]

The Antonio Cervantes of 1973, when he made 5 successful defenses, defeating Locche and stopping Frazer in 5, against the Arguello who took Pryor to the limit in 1982.

15 rounds: who wins, and why?

I'd go with Arguello, either by a 15 round decision or late stoppage sometime between 13-15.

I also would have liked to have seen Duran vs Cervantes at 140 before Roberto moved up to 147.

[Michael Frank]

I'd go with Arguello, either by a 15 round decision or late stoppage sometime between 13-15.

I also would have liked to have seen Duran vs Cervantes at 140 before Roberto moved up to 147.

I suggest Duran would have killed Cervantes, in the figurative sense.

[SigniferSanctusMichael]

I think Cervantes is being sold a little short here - as though it had been the Cervantes who lost to Pryor, rather than the fighter who beat Locche.

I may be mistaken, but I suspect Cervantes might well thwart Arguello in a very close fight that goes the full 15.

In response to Surf-Bat's query, both men stood 5'10''. I know Cervantes had a long reach but don't know precisely what it was. Arguello's was 72 inches.

[hawk5ins]

I'm not selling Cervantes short, and I think he could shade Alex in a very competitive matchup.

Hawk

[SigniferSanctusMichael]

Hawk,

Sorry, I noticed your post and wasn't referring to that, but rather to the only other ones expressing an opinion, which seemed to imply a much easier bout for Alexis than I envisage. They might be right, of course; I just think they're underrating Pambele a bit.

Regards,

Sig.

[Surf-Bat]

Hawk,

Sorry, I noticed your post and wasn't referring to that, but rather to the only other ones expressing an opinion, which seemed to imply a much easier bout for Alexis than I envisage. They might be right, of course; I just think they're underrating Pambele a bit.

Regards,

Sig.

I agree with you. Pambele was a great fighter and would have given ANY fighter in history from 135-140 a bad night.

I feel that the rangy Cervantes' quicker hands and longer, faster jab would make the difference. Arguello was a dangerous hitter, but every time he missed(and Pambele could make you miss a lot) he would be met with those deadly, slashing counters. I see him cutting and lumping up Alexis badly in winning a close decision. He may hit the deck once or twice, though!

Pambele had the height, reach and tools to give Duran hell as well(Duran wins though).