Pernell Whitaker vs. Aaron Pryor @ 140lbs

[The_Demon]

What about Pryor vs Tsyzu at 140? Interesting match-up

[Wild Blue Yonda]

I think Pryor would find a fair measure of success in the first third of a 15-rounder, or maybe the majority of the first-half of a 12-rounder. Not only was he a difficult fighter to figure out, but while he was confusing opposition fighters (& their trainers) he was extremely aggressive --- to the point of a total disregard for self-preservation.

Against Whitaker, the more you stop & think, the more you attempt to anticipate the man, or second-guess yourself, the closer you move to defeat. If you are going to beat him, a head-on offensive, with awkward angles & a high-volume output is as good an approach as any. Pryor brought that, but I do think Whitaker was, in his own right, a genius at discerning his rivals & what made them tick. Another thing people drastically under-estimate with Whitaker is the toll his bodyassault took on rivals. None of his opponents ever spoke of it lightly, even though so many fight fans mistakenly overlook it.

[RubenSonny]

I think Pryor would find a fair measure of success in the first third of a 15-rounder, or maybe the majority of the first-half of a 12-rounder. Not only was he a difficult fighter to figure out, but while he was confusing opposition fighters (& their trainers) he was extremely aggressive --- to the point of a total disregard for self-preservation.

Against Whitaker, the more you stop & think, the more you attempt to anticipate the man, or second-guess yourself, the closer you move to defeat. If you are going to beat him, a head-on offensive, with awkward angles & a high-volume output is as good an approach as any. Pryor brought that, but I do think Whitaker was, in his own right, a genius at discerning his rivals & what made them tick. Another thing people drastically under-estimate with Whitaker is the toll his bodyassault took on rivals. None of his opponents ever spoke of it lightly, even though so many fight fans mistakenly overlook it.

I agree, with the entire post, I always thought Whitakers pshysical strength was underrated too.

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People tend to overlook a guy's bodypunching if he isn't reputed for crashing, fight-ending power shots there or whatever.


Sweet Pete was a sublime bodypuncher, so consistent with such rare variety and accuracy when striking to the torso. Had the gift of being able to avoid shipping anything in reply upstairs while doing it, too.

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What about Pryor vs Tsyzu at 140? Interesting match-up

Thread it when you get a sec, lad. =]

[SCtrojansbaby]

Pryor by an easy decision. When is Pernell going to hit Pryor seriously he'll be running the entire fight Pryor has the kind of non stop motor that can only be stopped by hitting back which Pernell is just too weak to do.

[The_Demon]

Pryor by an easy decision. When is Pernell going to hit Pryor seriously he'll be running the entire fight Pryor has the kind of non stop motor that can only be stopped by hitting back which Pernell is just too weak to do.

When is he going too hit him? probably instantly after Pryor telegraphs a big shot and hits thin air,Pea could stand right in front of a guy and make him miss,he did nothing that even resembles 'running'

[$Bullsfam$]

Simply put, Whitaker was another class of fighter. Pryor would give him problems of note, but only over the first five or six. The rest would be an increasingly frustrating ride for Pryor, as Whitaker was even more unorthodox, & a much smarter boxer.

Really, someone like Duran is more upto Whitaker's level than a Pryor.

This. Hope you like the karma.

The only thing arguably close in this fight is who's love was bigger for *******.

Whitaker probably make him look like a B level fighter winning a wide decision.

[SCtrojansbaby]

When is he going too hit him? probably instantly after Pryor telegraphs a big shot and hits thin air,Pea could stand right in front of a guy and make him miss,he did nothing that even resembles 'running'

Pryor would put Pernell on his bike early. Throwing 80 punches and landing 12>throwing 30 and landing 10. It would be that kind of fight Pernell didn't have enough power to even make Pryor begin to lose confidence. What hurts even more is Pryor is the physically stronger fighter also.

[Wild Blue Yonda]

Pryor would put Pernell on his bike early. Throwing 80 punches and landing 12>throwing 30 and landing 10. It would be that kind of fight Pernell didn't have enough power to even make Pryor begin to lose confidence. What hurts even more is Pryor is the physically stronger fighter also.

Another area people under-estimate & short-change Whitaker, in addition to his bodypunching --- volume. Whitaker was so much more offensively-active than most defensive fighters, & certainly much more than his usually given credit for. It's one of a few reasons I rate Whitaker above Mayweather in defense --- he just flat took more chances, & Whitaker always, always threw plenty of leather. Being blunt (& I'm sure you're a big enough man to admit it), you're just straight making it up to say Whitaker is throwing sparingly. It's an indisputable fact he threw plenty.

Mind you, only a fool takes up a fool's argument, & if you're contention is Pryor just eats Whitaker up, as you were...