what if: Cory Spinks vs. Antonio Margarito @ 147

[boxingsmash69]

the undisputed 147 champ Cory Spinks, of 2003

vs


today's Margarito

@ 147

who wins?

[Scott9945]

I clicked on the poll before I noticed you said Spinks in 2003. That makes it a very close call.

[KILLA RIGHT]

I don't se Spinks being able to run all day..margarito by work rate alone

[Sox8055]

Can be close. I think Cory Spinks, if Margarito doesnt start early, and then his size alone can cut off Cory to KO. Fight can go either way

[ferocity]

People to this day still say Mayorga was robbed.

[Silencers]

Spinks of 2003 had the ability to outbox Margarito to a decision but it would be a close fight.

[CaRnAgEViOLaToR]

spink might have actually been one of the worst style matchups for margarito..only problem is spinks fades late and might get roughed up. i think it would be controversal decision

[Omalsi11]

Obviously Spinks wins by early KO.

[black.ink]

The Spinks of '03 could have probably outboxed Margarito to a decision, or get knocked out in the late rounds.

I was thinking though, if that prime Spinks was good enough to decision a prime Margarito, does that make him HOF worthy?

[The Gambler1981]

An interesting and classic clash of styles. Spinks could possibly frusterate Margarito, because he would never let him get set up. Margarito really can not cut off the ring either so unless Spinks trapped himself on the ropes Margarito would not do much damage. If Spinks really wanted to win this fight he would have to throw a little more often then he normally does, which brings in a little extra danger for him also but Margarito would be throwing a lot of leather so he would have to respond. For the most part I think Margarito's wide and sweeping punches would miss the mark while Spinks would land at a very high rate.

On the other hand if Margarito is being active and Spinks is really just moving away throwing jabs and some straight lefts every so often, Margarito can get a decison. Some of the wide punches should land while Spinks is moving around but unless Margarito can get set up I do not think he could put a hurting on Spinks. If Margarito can get in close he will have the better of it and could take Spinks out if he gets inside enough. If Margarito is patient and avoids the frustertion that come with facing Spinks he does have a good shot.

I think Spinks would be winning early, probably enough rounds so Margarito would need a late knockout to win or atleast a couple knockdowns. I do think Margarito would come on in the final third of the fight, I just do not know if that would be enough for him to win unless he caught Spinks with enough good shots early to break him down.