Who was better?

[Benncollinsaad]

Oscar De La Hoya or Julio Cesar Chavez? I personally believe that, although Chavez was a very tough guy and excellent fighter, he wouldn't do much better against Oscar in his prime than he did in their two fights. After all, in the first fight he was only 34 I believe. And the effect of Oscar's power on him was clearly displayed and proven. I'm not sure if Chavez ever fought anybody with Oscar's power AND quickness. Really, has he ever beaten a really big puncher?

Anyway, Oscar had all the advantages, the height, the speed and a better jab. And he hit as hard as Chavez.

[StarshipTrooper]

Really, has he ever beaten a really big puncher?

Edwin Rosario.

[Benncollinsaad]

Edwin Rosario.

I've heard of him...when was that?

[The Number 6]

De La Hoya gets the nod for me the guy had everything. He mixed it up with the better opposition aswell

[larry x]

chavez was 34..but had over 100 fights..he was battle ridden by the time he fought oscar..but who was better???im not sure..

[1SILVA]

Oscar De La Hoya or Julio Cesar Chavez? I personally believe that, although Chavez was a very tough guy and excellent fighter, he wouldn't do much better against Oscar in his prime than he did in their two fights. After all, in the first fight he was only 34 I believe. And the effect of Oscar's power on him was clearly displayed and proven. I'm not sure if Chavez ever fought anybody with Oscar's power AND quickness. Really, has he ever beaten a really big puncher?

Anyway, Oscar had all the advantages, the height, the speed and a better jab. And he hit as hard as Chavez.

Excellent point. I feel Chavez was taylor made for De La Hoya

[The Noose]

Chavez was better overall. But Oscar had the style to beat him.

Yet if Chavez was in his prime, the last few rounds would have been trouble for Oscar.

[The Noose]

Edwin Rosario.

Add Jose Luis Ramirez to that.

De La Hoya gets the nod for me the guy had everything. He mixed it up with the better opposition aswell

Oscar was beaten by better opposition. He lost most of his big fights.

[Clegg]

Chavez was the better boxer and has the better resume.

Oscar won more belts in more weightclasses, but they basically give out those ABC titles as raffle prizes these days. I heard some kid even won one last week just by opening a Kinder Surprise.

[RightCross94]

Chavez was the better boxer and has the better resume.

Oscar won more belts in more weightclasses, but they basically give out those ABC titles as raffle prizes these days. I heard some kid even won one last week just by opening a Kinder Surprise.

Yeah, he'll be unifying against Amir Khan in eight weeks. Personally I think he has a punchers chance.